Housing Coordinator - CCMTP

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords and private management companies throughout the city to secure safe, affordable, and fair housing for clients; including Catholic Charities and other entities.
• Maintain a caseload and manage all aspects of initial housing placement for CCMTP members; i.e. locate housing units, submission of Catholic Charities paperwork, collaborating with AP for fees, and lead successful lease signings.
• Meet with clients regularly in person to provide direct and supportive services related to housing while clients are still in Long Term Care facilities.
• Communicate and collaborate with the CCMTP care team to enhance client care, service delivery, and facilitate program operations and objectives.
• Provide new housing opportunities to the team seeking new leads.
• Provide support and education to the team regarding housing issues to help secure housing for their clients. May develop and conduct team-based trainings and information sharing sessions.
• Manage the relationship between the tenant, the client, and the team until the client is stably housed.
• Collaborate with CCMTP Housing team and PSH Housing team to share housing leads and other housing-related resources to benefit the teams and agency.
• Perform timely documentation in CareLogic and Caspio.
• Actively participates in relevant trainings, housing sessions led by internal and/or external partners to build individual and institutional knowledge of housing practices.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following: GED or High School Diploma with 2 years of relevant professional experience, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Experience working in social services and/or housing administration preferred.
• Experience with housing, case management, social services with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with daily access to a vehicle. Must have $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of internal/external stakeholders.