Housing Coordinator

Overview

Starting Rate: $23.00-$24.58/hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Identify available and appropriate housing units, assessing for affordability, location, condition and safety.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with service providers who may refer applicants as well as satisfy community care needs for individuals.
• Aid individuals in obtaining documentation needed to apply for benefits, such as photo identification, social security cards, and birth certificates; and entitlements, such as health insurance, social security, and transition assistance.
• Guide and support individuals through state and federal housing assistance applications.
• Assist individuals in securing units, including viewing sites, completing the application process, follow up with potential units and move-in.
• Provide stabilization services during the transition period after move-in.
• Aid individuals with completing annual recertification paperwork and unit inspections as required to maintain housing subsidies.
• Maintain up to date records in accordance with grant requirements and agency standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree and two years’ experience with affordable housing and/or housing supports.
• Knowledge of housing assistance benefits and low income housing programs.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft products such as Word and Excel.
• Strong budgeting and record keeping skills, attention to detail, and advanced prioritizing and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong focus on relationship development, including dedicated customer service and communication.
• Valid driver's license, access to an operational and insured vehicle, and willingness to use it to transport clients.
• Demonstrated understanding and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.