Permanent Housing Coordinator

Permanent Housing Coordinator

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USVETS Houston Main - Houston, TX 77070

Overview

Salary Range $60,032.00 - $75,040.00 Salary Level Management Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team! Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K

The position of Permanent Housing Program Coordinator reports directly to the Clinical Director of U.S.VETS and is responsible for the coordination and supervision of project-based and scattered-site permanent housing programs. The sole function of these programs is to assist homeless, disabled veterans and their families to obtain and maintain long-term housing.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development of a therapeutic milieu in accordance with U.S.VETS mission and philosophy
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners
• Establishes scattered-site housing units in the community
• Manages and assists with operations and property management of project-based permanent housing programs
• Assists with the development of client care guidelines for veterans and their families in permanent housing settings and ensures that legal requirements are met
• Assists with new client intakes, evaluations, and placements of veterans and their families who are in need of services
• Collaborate with Clinical Director to supervise Case Management, Outreach, and support staff providing permanent housing services to veterans and their families
• Performs outreach to veterans with disabilities and their families and provides case management as needed
• Performs crisis intervention, staffings, and home visits to address client needs and issues
• Supervises data entry and updating of the Homeless Management Information Systems and responsible for accuracy of data
• Responsible for data entry and management of program databases to compile demographics, track services, and generate reports
• Responsible for fiscal management of supportive services and leasing funds and assists with budget tracking
• Responsible for handling petty cash, compiling required documentation, and submitting timely expense reports
• Develops and updates client forms and lease agreements as necessary
• Conducts internal audits of client charts and data to ensure compliance with regulations
• Supervises development of Individual Action Plans (IAP) in collaboration with case managers
• Maintains overall organizational integrity within the program and compliance with all federal and other regulations
• Available for on-call emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Human Services, Public Administration, or related field required. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience working with homeless, disabled individuals, veterans, and/or families in need
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Leadership and Conflict Management skills
• Demonstration of personal and financial integrity in the workplace
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to work independently and within a team

United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.