TITLE: Housing Coordinator Non-Certified Site
PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT: Residential
FUNCTION: Work collaboratively with outside organizations to understanding funding and equity around housing.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Housing Coordination
- Represents Starbridge as the primary contact for Warfield Square and serves as the liaison between the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), landlords and tenants/ their circle of supports
- Partners with landlords, individuals and Care Coordination organizations to ensure that all annual housing documentation is updated and obtained for recertification.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with tenants and property management team
- Assists with transition stipends
Tenant Relations
- Verifies eligibility and educates eligible individuals on housing options and available resources
- Conducts thorough assessments to determine individual’s housing needs, identifies potential barriers and works to address barriers
- Plans and coordinates services, to assist eligible individuals identify appropriate housing options and provides support as needed including facilitating communications with landlords and other organizations
- Educates tenants on the details of lease and other agreements and facilitates discussions with landlord and tenant as needed
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintains office hours at Warfield Square
- Works closely with the Director of Residential Services to create, update and maintain detailed procedures, guidelines, and training manuals
- Establishes process and provides oversite for rent submission for the 16 set aside units at Warfield Square. Updates process as needed to reflect changes
- Ensure that procedures are clear, concise and easily accessible to all individuals.
- Completes monthly housing documentation and submit for billing
Additional Responsibilities
- Abides by Code of Conduct, which incorporates the corporate compliance section.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Attends trainings regarding housing services
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associates Degree preferred in Human Services or related field or experience
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Experience in understanding aspects of a lease
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively within a team and/or workgroup comprised of diverse individuals with varying perspectives and points of view
- Ability to collaborate with other Starbridge departments and outside organizations
- Knowledge of disability benefits and services, Medicaid, key disability related legislation (i.e. The Americans with Disabilities Act), and efforts on the federal, state and local level
- Effective networking skills and the ability to leverage the network to help support the work of our organization
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to interact effectively with people from a variety of cultures
- Strong communication skills, networking, and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with MS Office, Word, Power Point, Zoom, Teams, and Teamwork
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong ability to work independently as an effective team member
- Working knowledge of section 8, OPWDD Housing Subsidies preferred
- Knowledge of the EMMA & Beechwood Neighborhoods, preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Traditional office setting
- Position is located on site at Warfield Square
Salary: $21.00 to $25.00 per hour
