Housing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Pathways Vermont Housing Coordinator - Chittenden & Franklin Counties

$2000 Hiring Bonus Available*

The Company: Pathways Vermont provides community-based mental health services and collaborative learning that centers people as the experts of their own lives. We strengthen our communities and the system of care by elevating the voices of lived experience.

The Role: The Housing Coordinator is a member of the Pathways housing team and works in partnership with the Permanent Supportive Housing services teams. The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program provides permanent housing and support services to individuals with histories of chronic homelessness and significant mental health challenges. The Housing Coordinator will assist in securing apartments and negotiating agreements with landlords. The Housing Coordinator is also responsible for supporting housing retention and stability for individuals once housed. The position works closely with local service providers, landlords and housing authorities in the community. Travel is required and some flexibility of schedule.

Available Positions: 1

Location: In person Franklin and Chittenden Counties

Schedule: Full Time (35-40 Hours Weekly)

Supervisor: Statewide Housing Team Lead

Application Requirements:

A Cover Letter and Resume are required with your application.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain information related to participant’s housing history including: income and income history, rental history, criminal history and credit history (as these relate to obtaining/maintaining housing)

• Support our Permanent Supportive Housing Clients to identify housing with long term subsidies to move into independent housing. 

• Work closely with the Service team to efficiently and effectively house families identified as homeless with short term subsidies provided

• Locate vacant apartments and support clients in applying.

• Negotiate with landlords/property managers to obtain vacant apartments; Provide ongoing support and education to community landlords regarding Pathways’ services and contract expectations

• Develop networks of landlords to expand the supply of well maintained and affordable rental units

• Meet with clients and service team to discuss housing needs and expectations

• Provide housing counseling assistance; act as a liaison between client and landlord

• Oversees lease ups, move-in, move-outs and regular inspections pursuant to Housing Quality Standards between tenant, landlord and housing authority inspector.

• Be well versed in the obligation of tenants, landlord and housing authority as outlined in tenants HUD subsidy contract and housing agreements.

• Ensure Pathways remain in compliance with all housing contracts, including, but not limited to: HUD, Shelter Plus Care, Section 8, and DMH. Remain current with HUD rules and regulations as it pertains to HUD subsidies and DOC Grant funds.

• Accurate and timely maintenance of electronic database to track leasing, voucher expirations, applications, client records etc.

• Participate in required staff meetings and trainings as assigned

• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position

• Attendance at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee’s manager/HR. Retreats are held on workdays, during normal working hours, and are fully paid.

• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Comparable work experience preferred.

• Familiarity with housing laws and housing subsidy programs preferred

• Comfort initiating new relationships and negotiations

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment as well as possess strong problem solving skills,organizational skills and good work ethic and computer proficiency

• Must be able to work semi-flexible hours

• Ability to travel

• Valid driver’s license, registration and reliable vehicle required

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Must be comfortable with rapid growth and thinking out of the box

• Commitment to Pathways mission of housing as a human right

• Excellent interpersonal skills - the ability to network with landlords, funders, and community stakeholders

• Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with disabilities and other minority populations

• Willingness to self-reflect, learn, and practice new ways of being in relationships