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Housing Search and Stabilization Coordinator
Are you passionate about being in service to others? Do you want to make a difference in survivors' lives? Do you want each workday to look different?
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This search is being assisted by Jessye Kass Consulting for Transition House.
Role Summary :
The Housing Search and Stabilization role provides housing search to survivors of domestic violence in the Transitional Living Program, and provides stabilization support to survivors in the Rapid Rehousing Programs and those who moved on to permanent housing.
Our Culture : Why work with us?
Our greatest asset is our employees, encompassing a variety of origins, concepts, viewpoints, and life journeys. We've established a diverse and inclusive atmosphere filled with individuals who share a common purpose.
Our leadership is characterized by openness, approachability, genuineness, and a commitment to nurturing our staff.
Transition House values diverse life experience and is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Bilingual / bicultural applicants, survivors of domestic violence, persons of color, people with disabilities and GLBTQI people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Who we are :
Transition House’s mission is to end domestic violence in our community. Sparking social change in Cambridge, Massachusetts since 1976, we are an innovative organization that develops prevention tools and provides holistic support and a range of housing options for individuals and families surviving domestic and intimate partner violence.
To learn more about us : https : / / www.transitionhouse.org
Who you are and benefits to you :
In this exciting role, and reporting to the Director of Housing Services, your strengths will be highlighted as an effective communicator, proficient with technology, self-starter, resourceful, and well-organized.
Your visionary mindset, creativity and strong problem solving abilities will be recognized.
This role provides :
Salary range is $55,500-$57,000
Additional compensation for fluency in one or more of the following languages : Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Amharic
Comprehensive benefits package : Health, dental, 3% match 401K retirement plan, and generous paid time off, with over 10 paid holidays off.
Ongoing professional supervision, clinical supervision, and opportunities to participate in education and training regularly throughout the year.
A day in the life of this role :
A Housing Search and Stabilization Coordinator means being a part of a high functioning Residential Team of (20) full-time & part-time staff who are zealous advocates with a passion for supporting and empowering people.
You will also share time together with your colleagues and participate in events like bowling, team dinners, and more.
Your focus will be supporting survivors of domestic violence who are residing in our agency’s subsidized units across the Metro-Boston area as part of our Independent Shelter Program for 2-3 years, as well as survivors who have relocated to their own housing through a subsidy or our Rapid Rehousing Program.
You will provide stabilization support and housing search to some 15 to 20 clients at a time. There is some travel required although a vehicle is not required for the role.
You will get a chance to sit on various housing committees, attend training, and present at workshops, and create and maintain important partnerships.
You will be supervised by a Director who is flexible, communicative, responsive, caring, and does not micro-manage. Clinical supervision is available to all of our team members.
Above all, you will be able to provide life changing support to individuals and families survivors of domestic violence.
Summary of Duties :
Housing Search for clients in Independent Shelter Program :
Stabilization and Case Management :
Support survivors who have moved into long-term housing as they acclimate and adjust to all aspects of living independently (i.
e. transitioning schools or worksites, understanding local public transit options, or grocery store / food pantry, etc.).
What we need from you :
It is our policy to complete a Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI) background check prior to hire. Findings will not automatically disqualify candidates.
How to Apply :
Jessye Kass Consulting is assisting with this search. To apply fill out the application on this page. In lieu of a cover letter, you will be asked short answer questions and will upload your resume.
The questions will be :
What personal qualities make you a great Housing Search and Stabilization Coordinator? What skills will serve you best in this role?
Please share an example of a time you improved efficiency of a process or system. What was the process / system? What steps did you take? What was the result?
What considerations would guide your work with survivors of domestic violence? Consider : safety planning, mental health, and systems advocacy.
If you have any accessibility issues, need accommodations, or have questions, please contact Jessye Kass (jessye@jessyekassconsulting.com ).
No phone calls, please.
Last updated : 2024-04-27
Full Time
$40k-55k (estimate)
04/29/2024
05/13/2024
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