TPSN Housing & Resource Coordinator

About the role

The Teen Parenting Service Network (TPSN) is a statewide network that serves pregnant and parenting youth in DCFS care and their children. UCAN provides comprehensive services including clinical, training, education, and parenting support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Housing Coordination: Assist youth in locating, securing, and maintaining stable housing. Build and maintain relationships with landlords and housing partners, address tenancy concerns, and support tenant rights.
• Education and Resource Coordination: Review lease agreements, explain tenants' rights and responsibilities, and assist with developing move-in plans. Assist youth with applying for and coordinating services related to DCFS housing resources.
• Resource Coordination & Youth Engagement: Link youth to education, employment, childcare, health, and community resources. Maintain an updated community resource guide and share resources with youth regarding life-skills groups, workshops, trainings, and youth activities.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Serve as a liaison to landlords, schools, and community service providers. Coordinate services and recruitment with internal staff. Document all services and engagement in Evolv.
• Professionalism and Work Conduct: Behave with integrity, demonstrate high ethical standards, and display a positive image of UCAN. Act professionally, keep commitments, and respond to clients and their families in a timely manner.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Human Services field is required.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to build relationships, and knowledge of local resources are essential.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Accident Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Group Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work.