Housing Resource Service Coordinator

About the role

Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Housing Resources Service Coordinator for our programs in Alameda County. The People and Culture: You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with. Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• The Housing Resource Service Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining housing and community resources to serve clients utilizing the Housing Resource Center.
• Maintaining a direct caseload and providing a variety of onsite services, as well as field‑based service coordination.
• Services include homelessness prevention, move‑in assistance, employment/housing workshops, housing navigation, and linkage to community resources/benefits.
• Research and access new housing opportunities and regularly update all resource materials for clients and staff.
• Ability to discern which clients can manage housing searches independently and which need more hands‑on help.
• Works closely with other agencies that will support the clients and works effectively and collaboratively with all departments and staff.
• Display and provide excellent customer service with a sense of initiative that is self‑directed.
• Ability to represent Abode as a brand ambassador and advocate of the unhoused population with external stakeholders, and potential new partners and donors.
• Will design and facilitate housing, employment, income, resources, etc. education groups.
• Is knowledgeable about housing resources in the County.
• Assist with Housing