Permanent Housing Coordinator

U.S.VETS•Houston, TX

5d•$60,032 - $75,040•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Permanent Housing Program Coordinator reports directly to the Clinical Director of U.S.VETS and is responsible for the coordination and supervision of project-based and scattered-site permanent housing programs. The sole function of these programs is to assist homeless, disabled veterans and their families to obtain and maintain long-term housing.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Human Services, Public Administration, or related field required.
Experience working with homeless, disabled individuals, veterans, and/or families in need
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Leadership and Conflict Management skills
Demonstration of personal and financial integrity in the workplace
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Ability to work independently and within a team

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the development of a therapeutic milieu in accordance with U.S.VETS mission and philosophy
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners
Establishes scattered-site housing units in the community
Manages and assists with operations and property management of project-based permanent housing programs
Assists with the development of client care guidelines for veterans and their families in permanent housing settings and ensures that legal requirements are met
Assists with new client intakes, evaluations, and placements of veterans and their families who are in need of services
Collaborate with Clinical Director to supervise Case Management, Outreach, and support staff providing permanent housing services to veterans and their families
Performs outreach to veterans with disabilities and their families and provides case management as needed
Performs crisis intervention, staffings, and home visits to address client needs and issues
Supervises data entry and updating of the Homeless Management Information Systems and responsible for accuracy of data
Responsible for data entry and management of program databases to compile demographics, track services, and generate reports
Responsible for fiscal management of supportive services and leasing funds and assists with budget tracking
Responsible for handling petty cash, compiling required documentation, and submitting timely expense reports
Develops and updates client forms and lease agreements as necessary
Conducts internal audits of client charts and data to ensure compliance with regulations
Supervises development of Individual Action Plans (IAP) in collaboration with case managers
Maintains overall organizational integrity within the program and compliance with all federal and other regulations
Available for on-call emergencies
Other duties as assigned