Housing Coordinator

Community & Home Supports•Detroit, MI

20d•$53,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the compliance, documentation, and operational functions of Community & Home Supports, Inc.’s Permanent Housing programs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring housing programs are administered in accordance with CHS policies, Detroit Continuum of Care (CoC) standards, and applicable federal, state, and local funding requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and professional experience may be considered.
Minimum of 2 years experience in housing programs, homeless services, supportive housing, property management support, or compliance-focused roles.
Experience working with Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), or other subsidized housing programs strongly preferred.
Equivalent experience working with federal, local, and state funding or supporting multiple funding streams may be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure all CHS Permanent Housing (PH) programs are administered in compliance with CHS policies, Detroit Continuum of Care (CoC), HUD, MSHDA, ESG, SSTF, LHDA, and other applicable funder requirements.
Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local program standards.
Review and track Permanent Housing documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
Coordinate return, transfer, and exit documentation with Case Managers, CAMs, and CoC Lead Agencies as required.
Create, update, and maintain Permanent Housing program policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and CHS operational practices.
Develop and refine housing workflows in collaboration with Program Management and the Director of Supportive Services to improve efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
Support implementation of updated workflows and ensure staff are informed of procedural changes.
Assist with training staff on housing-related policies, procedures, documentation standards, and compliance expectations.
Operate and manage CHS’s property management software, to track, collect, and reconcile occupancy fees and rents.
Assist in resolving occupancy fee discrepancies, late payments, or documentation issues in coordination with Finance and program staff.
Support data collection, validation, and reporting efforts required for funders and internal performance monitoring.
Assist the Quality Control Manager with file reviews, audits, and corrective action follow-up.
Maintain a working understanding of HQS and NSPIRE inspection requirements.
Track inspection timelines and documentation to ensure units remain compliant.
Develop and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, and housing partners.
Maintain and update a landlord and housing resource database/ rent affirmation sheet (RAS).
Coordinate with external organizations to support housing placement, stabilization, and supportive service access for CHS clients.
Participate in required trainings as directed by program guidelines or CHS leadership.
Perform other duties commensurate with abilities and experience as assigned.