Street Outreach Coordinator

Community Housing Network•Troy, MI

3d•$0 - $42,120•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Housing Network (CHN) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing homes for people in need through proven strategies of homeless prevention, housing assistance, affordable housing development, community education, advocacy, and referrals. Since 2001, CHN has served as the leading housing resource nonprofit organization in southeast Michigan and serves thousands of families and individuals annually who are facing homelessness, people with disabilities, low-income households, and other vulnerable Michigan residents. Community Housing Network is building thriving communities and overcoming homelessness and housing instability through a work environment dedicated to empowering a work/life balance success through our Core Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation and Passion. Community Housing Network provides excellent employment opportunities with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. All full-time employees enjoy a rich package of benefits including: Health Insurance Dental Vision Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 401k Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance (Full-Time Salary staff) Voluntary Products: Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Generous Vacation and Medical Leave Time Community Housing Network is an equal-opportunity employer recognized by the Detroit Free Press as a Top 100 Workplace and honored as a Crain’s Cool Place to Work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services related field preferred; or five years of human service-related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and services.
Experience with community resources and services related to housing and support is essential.
Possess proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Products.
Attentive to details, well organized to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Highly receptive to all customers and tenants, both internal and external.
Able to work as a part of a team as well as being self-directed.
Motivated to ensure work is both high quality with attention to detail and completed on time.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate the CHN Core Values of Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation and Passion in all interactions.
Reliable transportation, possession of a valid driver’s license, and maintenance of automobile insurance coverage that meets organization coverage limit requirements. (Bodily Injury $100,000 each person and $300,000 each occurrence and Property Damage of $100,000 each occurrence.).

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the Coordinated Entry System (CES) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct street outreach, in the field, to meet with identified potential program participants to complete a full assessment to identify eligibility for available programs and resources. This will include community mental health and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Outreach, Access, Recovery (SOAR) referrals and review of available financial assistance.
Explore affordable housing opportunities for potential program participants to assist in identifying housing of their choice that meets program requirements. This will include development of new landlord connections, fostering existing relationships and utilizing advocacy in the community.
Provide housing case management services to program participants following the Housing First model with a strength-based approach, developing an individualized housing plan in collaboration with the individual/household receiving services.
Document all contacts and produce appropriate reports related to the case file and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) per grant and agency requirements.
Explore and identify additional community resources to benefit program participants, linking with available programs and services.
Participate in community-based activities when appropriate, representing Community Housing Network at community forums, serve on workgroups as needed at Continuum of Care (CoC) level as well as statewide initiatives including groups that focus on coordinated entry and outreach efforts. This will require evening and weekend hours.
Continue to refine skills and stay abreast related to best practices and program changes through additional training, community events as requested by the supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.