Jobs · OTHR · California

Project Rebound Housing Coordinator

California State University, Bakersfield · Kern County, CA · 2 wk ago
OTHR$5k–$7k/moFull-time

Housing & Rental Assistance

  • Support students seeking housing assistance by sharing information and making referrals.
  • Avoid eviction and provide down-payment assistance.
  • Conduct intake assessments and develop action plans.
  • Assist with lease agreements and tenant rights.
  • Coordinate emergency housing placements.
  • Provide ongoing case management support.
  • Determine eligibility for rental/mortgage assistance.

Outreach & Education

  • Develop and host educational workshops on housing stability, tenant rights, and financial literacy.
  • Measure workshop effectiveness and support program improvement.
  • Coordinate with various campus departments for targeted outreach.

Community Engagement

  • Meet with and establish partnerships with community organizations.
  • Attend CSU systemwide workgroup meetings and housing-related conferences.
  • Work closely with community organizations to support students.

Data Tracking/Analytics

  • Track student housing outcomes and program metrics.
  • Prepare standard reports for leadership.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (SKA’s)

  • Understand issues related to student essential needs.
  • Establish partnerships with community organizations.
  • Work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Assess student needs and develop action plans.
  • Provide empathetic support to students.
  • Track student outcomes and prepare reports.
  • Use tact and diplomacy in handling conflicts.

Physical Demands & Environmental Factors

  • Lights work – mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

Special Conditions

  • Screening: Qualified candidates will be invited for a Qualifications Appraisal Board.
  • Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check is required.

Education & Experience

  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a job-related field with two (2) years of recent related experience.
  • Master’s degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of the professional experience.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field.
  • Previous experience within the CSU system or a similar higher education institution.
  • Customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

Special Conditions

  • Conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if background check reveals disqualifying information.
  • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site.
  • May be called back periodically for emergency work.

General Information

  • Only those applicants with relevant experience will be invited for a Qualifications Appraisal Board.
  • Must sign the Oath of Allegiance and Declaration of Permission to Work.
  • Must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years.
  • Must sign a release form for background checks.
  • Must sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to employment.

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