Housing Re-Entry Coordinator
About The Position
Chartiers Center is a private, nonprofit corporation funded by state, county, third-party insurance, and private funds. Its services include intake and referral, outpatient therapy, psychiatric assessment, service coordination, substance abuse treatment, training and social rehabilitative services, crisis intervention, partial hospitalization, community outreach, day and recreational services for adults with intellectual disabilities, homeless outreach, and housing programs. The Housing Re-Entry Coordinator locates and identifies housing opportunities and provides referrals, linkages, and support related to housing, benefits, and mental and physical health care. The role serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness who also have mental health issues and justice system involvement. The position collaborates with inpatient units, emergency departments, jails, and the legal system to coordinate care. It acts as a monitor and clinical bridge, implementing strategies and supporting the overall wellness of people served, particularly their ability to secure and retain permanent housing. Services are delivered in nontraditional settings, including clients’ homes, on the street, and in clinics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or a related field, plus experience working with chronically homeless people or assisting homeless individuals and families to obtain permanent housing; alternatively, an associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, plus two years of relevant experience.
- Experience in justice-related services is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in justice-related services.
Responsibilities
- Locate and identify housing opportunities.
- Provide referrals, linkages, and support related to housing, benefits, and mental and physical health care.
- Collaborate with inpatient units, emergency departments, jails, and the legal system to coordinate care.
- Monitor and serve as a clinical bridge, implementing strategies and supporting the overall wellness of individuals served, particularly their ability to secure and retain permanent housing.
- Provide services in nontraditional settings, including individuals’ homes, on the street, and in clinics.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution after one year
- Eight paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
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Job Type
Full-time
