Residential Re-Entry Housing Coordinator & CBT Facilitator

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC • Santa Barbara, CA

7d • $26 - $26

About The Position

Community Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and passionate Residential Re-Entry Housing Placement Coordinator & CBT Facilitator to join our team at our Day Reporting Center (DRC) located in Santa Barbara, CA. Our Day Reporting Centers in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, CA provide a community-based alternative to incarceration for clients on parole. CSI uses a curricula-driven, evidence-based model designed to assess the needs of each client to reduce individual risk factors. This position is responsible for facilitating stable housing placement for participants re-entering the community while also delivering evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Training (CBT) programming and life skills services. This position supports participants in achieving long-term housing stability, behavioral change, and successful reintegration into the community.

Requirements

• Must possess an Associate’s degree from as accredited institution, and
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a RRH Placement Coordinator or similar position; or Four (4) years of experience as a RRH Placement Coordinator or similar position.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify, organize, maintain, and disseminate housing information conducive to long-term recovery and stable housing (e.g., shared, supportive, subsidized, clean and sober, moderate-income housing).
• Locate market-rate housing opportunities from a variety of sources.
• Create individualized housing and placement plans based on participant goals and needs.
• Provide referrals to community housing and related support services.
• Follow up on housing applications and support participants throughout the housing search process.
• Facilitate housing meetings with parti to review opportunities, assist with applications, and educate participants on good tenant practices.
• Ensure participants adhere to all Re-Entry Housing (RRH) requirements.
• Facilitate evidence-based programing and other life skills programming.
• Conduct group and individual sessions utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
• Evaluate participant progress and document outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with participants to develop and implement a Case Management Plan (CMP).
• Serve as a role model by modeling pro-social behaviors to participants and staff.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and adhere to agency programs, policies, procedures, and code of ethics.
• Engage and collaborate with community agencies and service providers to support participant success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Two (2) weeks’ vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) weeks accrual after 1 year of service.
• Sick time (7 days accrual basis), floating holiday time (4 days/year).
• Medical and Dental plans.
• Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year service.
• Ongoing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree