Housing Coordinator

NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Chelsea, MA

12d•$56,340

About The Position

North Suffolk is looking for a Housing Coordinator to join our team! The Housing Coordinator works with a dedicated team of staff working with clients in the areas of engagement, assessment, treatment planning and in particular, helps persons to secure and maintain independent housing. This person has expertise in the housing and subsidy process and is a key player in the goal of facilitating movement into permanent independent housing.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
Experience in managing affordable housing and/or housing support experience required.
Knowledge of state and federal housing subsidy processes and DHCD and DND protocols
Must have Driver’s license.
Must be MAP certified and CPR/1st aide certified within the first three months of hire (training provided).

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage people and partner with them to improve their health and wellness, achieve symptom stabilization and self-management, develop and/or restore skills impacted by mental illness and live a self-directed life.
Assist people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to identify personal priorities, preferences, strengths, and interests in order to help them establish goals that support a life in recovery.
Provide direct care services in timely and flexible ways.
Participate in the development and implementation of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans in order to help prevent and mitigate risk factors.
Work side by side with persons and Team staff to apply for housing subsidies and decent affordable housing.
Be an “expert” in the area of housing and serves as a resource, providing training and consultation for Team staff.
Facilitate informed decision-making by educating persons about laws and regulations that affect their housing status and subsidies.
Act as liaison with DMH, staff, family members, advocates, and local, state, and federal housing staff and programs as needed.

Benefits

Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to Credit Union Banking
Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted Movie Tickets
Comprehensive Training Program
Internal Advancement Opportunities