Housing Stability Advocate & Care Coordinator

Crosspoint Human Services; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17-22 paid vacation days per year

12 paid sick days per year

10 paid holidays

Health insurance premium subsidy

401(k) with employer match

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Crosspoint Human Services in Illinois seeks a dedicated housing support professional to connect individuals with housing resources, coordinate services, and advocate for stable, person-centered care. You will collaborate with partners to ensure compliance and positive outcomes for residents in permanent housing and Section 8 programs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building with property owners, service providers, and clients to promote housing

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, human services, psychology, or related field, or equivalent life and/or professional experience.
• Two years work experience in human service field preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance standards for HUD, Vermilion County Housing Authority Section 8 program, Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Grants, Coordinated Entry protocols and/or any other housing program/grant being administered by the program.
• Work cooperatively with the Permanent Housing Program Coordinator and the Director of Domestic Violence and Shelter Programs to maintain the exemplary status of the Permanent Housing Program, Section 8 program, Emergency Solutions Grant Programs, Coordinated Entry and issues affecting those programs.
• Perform HUD program HMIS data entry and record keeping, and DHS program data entry and record keeping and assist in maintaining files for program participants.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with area property owners and property management companies and local housing authorities.
• Complete a comprehensive assessment, when appropriate, which includes the person's history, mental status, strengths, needs, abilities, preferences and resources including recommendations for support services and obtain all necessary signatures.
• Develop service plans for assigned residents of the permanent housing and section 8 voucher program. Service plans include statement of problem(s) and interventions

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, human services, psychology, or related field

Job description

Crosspoint Human Services in Illinois seeks a dedicated housing support professional to connect individuals with housing resources, coordinate services, and advocate for stable, person-centered care. You will collaborate with partners to ensure compliance and positive outcomes for residents in permanent housing and Section 8 programs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building with property owners, service providers, and clients to promote housing