Housing Support Coordinator- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Regional Services Administrator, the Transition Coordinator is responsible for supporting Individuals and providers by assuring individuals have initial and ongoing access to recommended services; providers are implementing service models within established guidelines; and actively facilitating individual access to recommended services. The Transition Coordinator shall identify and create housing opportunities for individuals and be responsible for efficient regional housing utilization and oversight of DBHDD housing resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of experience performing work related to the area of assignment or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 2 (HCP091) or position equivalent.
National and State background check

Nice To Haves

Understanding of recovery principles
Knowledge of ACT, ICM, CST and CM a plus
Knowledge of housing principals and programs is a plus, e.g. “Housing First” principals, federal rental assistance programs, homeless housing programs, and Housing Quality Standards.
Strong leadership and project management skills with experience performing program evaluation, program monitoring, data analysis.
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with the public and individuals from diverse backgrounds, groups, and sectors.
Ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems under pressure

Responsibilities

Oversee the Supportive Housing Contracts
Data management, collection, analysis and interpretation on all matters related to supportive housing.
Evaluating and signing off on applications for a state funded rental assistance programs.
Interpreting the program description to solve the housing barriers facing those with SPMI needing housing.
Evaluating documentation for compliance to program requirements and resolving discrepancies.
Conducting field reviews of housing placements and resolving housing deficiencies with property owners.
Investigating and resolving housing complaints by DBHDD placed individuals and property owners.
Conducting field Housing Quality Standard reviews and training provider network on those standards.
Representing DBHDD in community forums concerning chronic homelessness and disabilities (e.g. Continuums of Care, homeless counts, prison/jail reform and transition planning)
Representing DBHDD in outreach efforts to private property owners and other community-based opportunities in an effort to expand housing options for DBHDD clients.
Provide consistent training to providers on “Housing First” principals and DBHDD housing options as new provider staff come online.
Represent DBHDD in “In Reach” coordination in institutional settings (hospital, jail, prison) to ensure a “soft” hand off to community-based resources including housing options.
Identify support service resources that housing providers can rely on in their effort to housing DBHDD individuals.