Housing ILP Care Coordinator I - Youth Empowerment

Orangewood Foundation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – Blue Shield HMO & PPO + HRA

Delta Dental

Vision (EyeMed)

FSA – Healthcare & Dependent Care

Mental Health through Headspace

EAP – through Umum & Headspace

Life/Disability/Accident/Critical Illl

Pet Insurance

403b with company match

Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

Orangewood Foundation is hiring a Housing Independent Living Program Care Coordinator I to support young adults (18-28) with housing vouchers. This full-time, non-exempt role (8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

PST) requires aBachelor’s degree and at least one year of case management experience. You will coach youth, assess needs, develop action plans, and coordinate housing supports while handling sensitive situations with care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, education, or a related field is required.
• At least one year of case management experience in human services or related fields.
• Trauma-informed approach and ability to work with youth who have experienced trauma.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with young adults to foster trust and enable effective coaching and support.
• Facilitate youth-led assessments and develop personalized action plans.
• Help participants develop life skills—budgeting, shopping, furnishings, cooking, cleaning.
• Meet regularly to provide coaching toward goals and housing stability.
• Support housing decisions and care plans, empowering youth to progress.
• Identify and map support networks and foster social safety nets.
• Provide crisis intervention and connect to appropriate services.
• Represent the organization professionally with partners and the community.
• Collaborate with property owners and stakeholders; ensure youth voice is heard.
• Maintain accurate documentation of progress, plans, and ongoing support.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, education, or related field

Job description

Orangewood Foundation is hiring a Housing Independent Living Program Care Coordinator I to support young adults (18-28) with housing vouchers. This full-time, non-exempt role (8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

PST) requires aBachelor’s degree and at least one year of case management experience. You will coach youth, assess needs, develop action plans, and coordinate housing supports while handling sensitive situations with care.