Housing First Coordinator – Low-Threshold Housing

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Housing First Coordinator for its Low Threshold Housing Team.

The role provides onsite case management, recovery coaching, and wrap-around support including MAT/psychiatry, medical consultation, and trauma-focused treatment modalities. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to recovery, housing first philosophy, and knowledge of area resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is required.
• Candidates with lived experience with substance use disorder and 2 years of sustained sobriety are encouraged.
• High school diploma/GED and at least one year of paid or volunteer experience with adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse.
• Must commit to substance use recovery and housing first philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical help, advocacy, and direct assistance to help clients gain daily living skills.
• Promote health and wellness by helping clients access medical care, HIV resources, nutrition, and exercise.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to guide residents through legal concerns.
• Intervene in potential crises using trauma-informed de-escalation and escalate to leadership when needed.
• Educate clients on harm reduction principles and access to safe injection supplies.
• Engage in client-centered harm-reduction and Housing First framework.
• Develop and implement safety response plans as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Housing navigation

Tenancy preservation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Housing First Coordinator for its Low Threshold Housing Team.

The role provides onsite case management, recovery coaching, and wrap-around support including MAT/psychiatry, medical consultation, and trauma-focused treatment modalities. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to recovery, housing first philosophy, and knowledge of area resources.