Housing First Coordinator - Homeless Services Low Threshold

Eliot Community Human Services • Lynn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eliot's Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated part-time Housing First Coordinator to join our Low Threshold Housing Team which provides an array of onsite supportive services, including recovery coaching, MAT/Psychiatry, wrap-around case management & clinical coordination, medical consultation and direct interventions, and access to trauma-focused treatment modalities. In this role you will provide onsite case management & support in a highly collaborative fashion with residents. Successful candidates will have unwavering compassion, as well as an open mind in terms of pathways to recovery/harm reduction with respect to substance use disorders. Working knowledge of area resources/providers, housing navigation, and tenancy preservation are a plus. Candidates with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
• For candidates with lived experience with substance use disorder who have 2 years sustained sobriety.
• High school diploma/GED and at least one year of paid or volunteer experience working with adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse.
• Must have a strong commitment to substance use recovery and housing first philosophy.
• Must have skills to establish supportive relationships with persons with mental illnesses/substance use and respect for their preferences for treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of area resources/providers, housing navigation, and tenancy preservation are a plus.
• Candidates with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical help and mentoring/modeling, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain skills needed for daily independent living.
• Promote concepts of health and wellness by assisting clients with accessing information and services related to medical care including HIV care resources, nutrition, and exercise as appropriate.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to guide residents through legal concerns.
• Intervene in potential crisis situations, utilizing trauma informed, verbal de-escalation techniques – escalate concerns to leadership/on call personnel in real time as applicable.
• Educate and support clients around harm reduction principles and utilization, including access to safe injection supply kits when requested.
• Engage in client-centered/harm-reduction/Housing First framework.
• Develop and implement safety response plan as needed

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level