Service Coordinator

Abode • San Mateo, CA

35d • $29 - $33

About The Position

The Service Coordinator is responsible for the provision of housing services to individuals who are homeless. The Services Coordinator provides a variety of services to increase housing stability including counseling, referral to financial/credit counseling, referral to legal services, and developing an individualized housing plan that includes a path to permanent housing stability, subsequent to financial assistance.  This position is also responsible for service coordination to ensure that participants are connected to other necessary supportive services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field or equivalent field experience.
• 2 years case management experience providing services to homeless or low-income individuals and/or families.
• Driving and transportation of participants when required.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.
• Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Professional experience in the human services or related field and demonstrated experience with low-income individuals and families.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations with program participants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.
• Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.
• Outstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Provision of comprehensive housing services to participants, which may include working directly with landlords
• Working closely with other social service partners referring and providing services to participants.
• Coordination of services for program participants to ensure that participants are receiving essential services to increase health and housing outcomes.
• Assist residents in retaining housing and maximizing their independence and self-sufficiency by providing linkages to appropriate community services such as crisis intervention, rehab, income support and benefits acquisition, employment assistance, primary physical and mental health, substance recovery and family involvement.
• Provide referrals for further assessment/treatment services for any areas of concern, such as developmental, learning disabilities, behavioral/healthcare needs, school readiness and exposure to drug, alcohol abuse and family violence within the household.
• Create and maintain an Individual service plan and needs assessment for each household.
• Meet with the household in person, either in the community or within the home as frequently as needed.
• Attend program meetings with internal and external partners to coordinate services and ensure quality services.
• Maintain client files, including all necessary documentation.
• Communicate closely and frequently with all members of the team to improve systems, solve problems, share resources, and coordinate work.
• Must be able to document services in a timely manner, using BIRP format.
• Attend staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $28.85 - $33.00 per hour DOE  (higher end must have a degree and 2 years of experience working with unhoused people)
• Mileage program
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
• 3% retirement match/contribution
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level