Housing Coordinator

Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00

For over 40 years, Adjoin has been dedicated to helping people find communities where they feel safe and respected, and where they can be themselves in every aspect of their lives. Adjoin provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities and Veterans. We serve more than 1400 clients annually throughout the state of California ranging in age from 18 to 83 years. We assist our clients to be productive citizens by providing a living and work environment where they feel challenged, respected, and accountable as they strive to meet the demands of life.


Our mission is to create limitless pathways for people to belong where they live, work, learn, and play.


Join Adjoin Veterans and help give Veterans the home they deserve. Our housing-first strategy ensures that every Veteran family we serve secures permanent housing. We are honored to support our Veterans through federal Veterans Affairs and state funding opportunities, such as Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).


At Adjoin, we create opportunities for Veterans to live, work, learn, and play in the communities we serve. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting our nation's heroes, we invite you to join our dedicated team and help build a better future for our Veterans.


RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Conduct landlord outreach and education in order to develop a network of landlords available to rent to participants.
• Support Case Coordinators with ongoing housing search services and services related to securing and maintaining housing.
• Identify and secure available permanent housing opportunities for participants as needed.
• Be responsive to landlord questions, and needs, and update assigned Case Coordinator on issues that may impact housing.
• Assist Case Coordinator with providing follow up services to landlords including on-site visits, monthly phone contacts and recording up to date participant and landlord information.
• Liaise between the landlord and tenant (participant).
• Maintain positive communications and relationships with individuals in cooperative agencies, property managers, landlords, housing resources, and involved members of families and participants.
• Coordinate with the local housing authorities/landlord engagement committees and others that provide landlord incentives available for AV use.
• Maintain an inventory list of all landlords and housing placements.
• Develop and maintain all records, reports documentation required by the funding agency and the needs of the Program for tracking and progress purposes.
• Organize, plan and lead networking events, program activities and groups.
• Complete in a timely manner all logs, reports, and participant evaluations as required.
• Prepare, submit, and deliver rental related Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA's) checks.
• Provide direct service as needed and required.
• Perform all duties as assigned.
• Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or other locations as needed, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel.
• Provides and attends all required meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Completes all required training within required deadlines.
• Complies with all safety standards and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• PREFERRED- Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, business or related field and/or a real estate certification/license and/or two years equivalent experience in housing placement, real estate, sales, and/or property management.
• Since this position requires a great deal of interaction with people, well-developed interpersonal skills are critical.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and capability to maintain well-organized records and files.
• Ability to follow instructions is critical to this position.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and manage time is also an essential component of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate and maintain professional boundaries as custodian of confidential information.
• Certification in an approved First-Aid and CPR class; or successfully complete an approved First-Aid and CPR class within 45 days of the date of hire.
• Ability to travel for meetings, conferences, seminars and trainings.
• California insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current driver's license.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time.
• Ability to travel in and throughout the state on a quarterly basis to attend meetings, trainings, etc.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Acceptable DMV record.
• Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a TB test and/or a lift and transfer test.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At Adjoin, we know our employees have diverse and individual needs and have gone a step beyond the standard, cookie-cutter benefits package that other organizations offer. We have thoughtfully designed a unique package that goes above and beyond!:

• Competitive Medical Coverage
• Extremely generous retirement matching
• 100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
• 100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers
• Mental health resources (EAP) with 5 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents)
• Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice
• Dental, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, holidays, and more!

EEO

People matter. All humans deserve respect, dignity, and a place to build their own future. Here at Adjoin, we believe and live this every day. Adjoin is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all individuals regardless of age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy-related conditions, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.

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