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Justice Resource Institute · 18 hours ago

Housing Support Coordinator

Boston, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$19/hr - $25/hr

5+ years exp

Justice Resource Institute is seeking a Housing Support Coordinator to join their Housing Options Program. The role involves providing support to formerly homeless, disabled clients by assisting them with rental subsidies and connecting them to necessary services for recovery and stabilization.

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Responsibilities

Provide ongoing housing support and stabilization services to a caseload of up to thirty clients. Maintain regular contact with assigned clients and key service providers to ensure continuity of services

Conduct home visits and maintain regular phone contact in order to: assist clients in the transition to independent housing; develop skills necessary for maintaining the responsibilities of an apartment; provide on-going needs assessment; coordinate services and make referrals for necessary services; facilitate crisis intervention when necessary

Assist program applicants in completing housing intake to assess their eligibility for the program and identify their housing and community support needs

Serve as liaison to Metro Housing Boston (MHB): accompany applicants to appointments with the program representative at MHB; assist clients with providing required documentation to MHB in order to be issued a subsidy; assist in negotiations between MHB clients, and landlords in order to help clients lease an apartment and maintain their housing over time

Assist clients and other HOP providers with housing searches and relocations: conduct outreach to potential landlords/management companies; accompany clients to see apartments; assist clients in completing rental application forms; assist clients in arranging for units to be inspected and approved by MHB; assist clients in locating furnishings and arranging to move into their apartment

Problem-solve and provide ongoing support to HOP clients regarding housing-related issues. Serve as liaison to landlord

Keep accurate records of all interactions with and pertaining to clients. Respect and protect the confidentiality of these and all other client-related records

Actively participate in regular staff meetings and individual supervision

Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Qualification

Human service experienceHousing systemsBachelor’s degreeInterpersonal skillsBilingualSelf-directedFlexibleCommunication skillsTeam-oriented

Required

Must be 21 years or older

Human service experience necessary

Knowledge of relevant human service agencies and housing systems

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with different populations

Capacity to be self-directed, team-oriented and flexible

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Background and driving record checks will be performed

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or 5 years of experience in a related field

Experience working with people who are homeless, chronically mentally ill, and substance users is strongly preferred

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!

Benefits

$2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!

Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!

Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.

Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.

Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!

Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!