Onsite Housing Stability Coordinator

Abode; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 4,527,000 - 4,560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Onsite position

PTO:19 days per year

Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Abode in San Jose, CA is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide housing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. You will deliver counseling, referrals to financial/credit counseling, legal services, and create an individualized plan toward permanent housing stability, coordinating with partners to connect supportive services.

You will meet with households in person, document services in a timely manner using BIRP format, maintain files, and collaborate with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field or equivalent field experience.
• 2 years case management experience providing services to homeless or low-income individuals and/or families.
• Driving and transportation of participants when required.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.
• Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provision of comprehensive housing services to participants, which may include working directly with landlords.
• Working closely with other social service partners referring and providing services to participants.
• Coordination of services for program participants to ensure that participants are receiving essential services to increase health and housing outcomes.
• Assist residents in retaining housing and maximizing their independence and self-sufficiency by providing linkages to appropriate community services such as crisis intervention, rehab, income support and benefits acquisition, employment assistance, primary physical and mental health, substance recovery and family involvement.
• Provide referrals for further assessment/treatment services for any areas of concern, such as developmental, learning disabilities, behavioral/healthcare needs, school readiness and exposure to drug, alcohol abuse and family violence within the household.
• Create and maintain an Individual service plan and needs assessment for each household.
• Meet with the household in person, either in the community or within the home as frequently as needed.
• Attend program meetings with internal and external partners to coordinate services and ensure quality services.
• Maintain client files, including all necessary documentation.
• Communicate closely and frequently with all members of the team to improve systems, solve problems, share resources, and coordinate work.
• Must be able to document services in a timely manner, using BIRP format.
• Attend staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Independent work

Cultural humility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Abode in San Jose, CA is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide housing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. You will deliver counseling, referrals to financial/credit counseling, legal services, and create an individualized plan toward permanent housing stability, coordinating with partners to connect supportive services.

You will meet with households in person, document services in a timely manner using BIRP format, maintain files, and collaborate with internal and external