Supportive Housing Coordinator

Housing Forward; Oak Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Forward is seeking a Housing Coordinator to assist individuals and families in permanent supportive housing with move-in planning, housing searches, landlord coordination, and fee administration. You will coordinate furnishings, inspections, and lease processes while building strong relationships with landlords and partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple housing placements, registrations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred, in social work, counseling, or related field or at least two years of prior supportive housing related services.
• A combination of worked experience and education considered.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with participants in assessing their housing needs.
• Conduct housing history/background assessments with participants including credit report checks if required by landlords.
• Preparing participants to be active in their own housing search, apply for apartments, and negotiate with potential landlords.
• Providing participants with listings of potential housing options in alignment with participants' housing needs and geographic preferences.
• Assess housing affordability rate for participants based on their income, HUD guidelines, and participant income potential.
• Explain and review the lease and sublease agreement with the incoming participant(s)/sub-tenant.
• Coordinate the distribution of furniture and House to Home kits for participants.
• Educate participants about their responsibilities as tenants and assist with troubleshooting problems as they arise.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Housing Forward is seeking a Housing Coordinator to assist individuals and families in permanent supportive housing with move-in planning, housing searches, landlord coordination, and fee administration. You will coordinate furnishings, inspections, and lease processes while building strong relationships with landlords and partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple housing placements, registrations, and