Housing Coordinator

Essential Functions of the position are detailed below and include any physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess prospective clients for program eligibility through receipt of internal and external referrals
• Responsible for assisting homeless households with obtaining and maintaining basic household furnishings
• Responsible for apartment inspections to ensure apartments are safe and in compliance with Housing and Urban Development Housing Quality Standards
• Assists clients with coordination of rent renewals and advocates for clients to resolve any landlord-related issues
• Transports clients to view potential apartments and with obtaining household related items, as needed
• Collects monthly rent from clients
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date and accurate client files, case notes and databases, as required by agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing, or accrediting bodies
• Participates in community outreach efforts to obtain additional resources for clients
• Meets with each client as required by the Program or based on client needs
• Knows and complies with the laws and regulations relevant to the position and services

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds
• Climb up and down up to 5 flights of stairs at a time
• Lift up to 25 pounds

Additional Requirements

• Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to: Background check, including any program specific requirements, Physical examination, Drug Testing, TB Testing, Driver's License and reliable transportation, Agency-specified automobile insurance

Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant Education:

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences
• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Experience:

• Preferred: 3+ years of related experience
• Minimum: 1-2 years of related experience