Housing Coordinator

BestCare Treatment Services•Prineville, OR

About The Position

The Housing Coordinator oversees the direct operations of the SUD/BHRN Grant Treatment Housing Programs. The role supports these programs by coordinating, directing, and tracking the daily assignments and activities of Supported Housing Treatment Teams to help ensure housing services are delivered in a timely manner so clients can secure and maintain housing. The coordinator also maintains fiscal records, stays current on supported housing program requirements, supports compliance, and provides education to staff and clients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with or familiarity with populations facing substance use disorder and mental health challenges.
For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, continuous recovery for the two years preceding hire.
Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM-I) certification, or eligibility and commitment to register within one week of hire and obtain certification within six months of hire.
Maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or be able to obtain one upon hire.
Be insurable under the organization's auto liability coverage policy; minimum age 21 and no Type A violations in the past three years, or three or more Type B violations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in addiction, social sciences, or another behavioral health field.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Treatment Teams to help ensure SUD clients referred for supported housing receive timely services to secure and maintain housing.
Coordinate and delegate the daily assignments and activities of the Supported Housing Treatment Team.
Complete administrative paperwork for the housing programs.
Manage relationships and collaborations with landlords and property management companies, and develop prospective housing resources.
May support SUD clients in achieving treatment-plan goals and objectives.
Stay current on Supported Housing Program requirements, including fidelity requirements, to support compliance and educate program staff.
Stay current on state housing codes and standards and ensure prospective rental units comply with them.
Lead Supported Housing Treatment Team meetings to encourage two-way communication, problem-solving, and high-quality client services.
When appropriate, conduct or participate in client home visits and welfare checks in coordination with Treatment Teams.
Assist with facilitating and coordinating skill-building classes, including Ready to Rent and other appropriate courses such as budgeting.
Maintain fiscal records concerning client rents, submit check requests, and run background checks for clients referred to Supported Housing programs.
Perform tracking duties as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.