Housing Coordinator - PACT

Riverside Community Care; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Twelve paid holidays

Accrued vacation/personal/sick time

403(b) retirement with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan

Referral bonus

Discounts to entertainment

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a Housing Coordinator for its Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) to support Persons served in attaining and maintaining stable housing. The role includes educating on tenancy issues and resources and coordinating with landlords and housing authorities to advocate for clients.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday with flexible shifts and a pay rate of $22.91 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Educate staff and Persons served about tenancy issues, rights, and resources.
• Assist with applying for and obtaining subsidies to secure suitable housing.
• Serve as single point of contact with landlords, housing authorities, and DMH area housing staff for advocacy.

Job description

We make a difference - in your community and in your career.

Housing Coordinator

We are seeking a Housing Coordinator for our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) program!

As a member of the PACT team, the Housing Coordinator will work as a member of Persons’ Team having primary responsibility for supporting person's served in attaining and keeping stable, secure housing. They will be responsible for educating staff and Persons using PACT services about tenancy issues, housing rights, and resources.

The Housing Coordinator will assist people served with applying for and attaining subsidies, and work with Persons to secure housing that meets their needs and will guide the Person in learning the skills necessary to maintain community housing. They will provide a single point of contact for developing relationships with landlords, housing authorities, and DMH Area housing staff, to foster communication and provide advocacy.

Schedule: 40 hours, Monday through Friday with Flexible shifts

Pay Rate: $22.91/hourly

Why You'll Love Riverside:

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment,perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options


• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care


• Twelve paid holidays


• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time


• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match


• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan


• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring


• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events


• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee