Housing Coordinator

Position Overview: Provides CalAIM Housing Navigation, Deposit and Tenancy support to Consumers through education, financial support, long-term supportive services and advocacy. Engages in community outreach, conducts relevant consumer training, compiles housing resources and educational materials, and provides one-to-one assistance when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Maintains a minimum of 25 active CalAIM Consumers and a maximum of 30, ensuring at least 25 consumers have four service activities per month to meet billable CalAIM requirements.
• Educates consumers about the independent living philosophy to promote self-determination, independence, and success in housing searches and maintaining long-term housing stability;
• Educates consumers on housing applications, leases, rental agreements, effective landlord communication to support housing navigation, and other topics based on the individual’s case. Provide additional support as needed for reasonable accommodations;
• Through available resources, assists consumers in securing financial assistance, including housing deposits, moving costs, housing reasonable accommodations, and other necessary supports as documented in the Individualized Housing Plans;
• Ensure services properly documented in a timely matter, in line with DMC’s internal and funder external deadlines;
• Conducts ongoing outreach to inform the community of housing services available through DMC, with the purpose of targeting CalAIM appropriate referrals;

· Develops, modifies, and facilitates individual and group housing workshops for consumers, covering topics such as housing options, budgeting for housing, becoming document-ready, and other topics;

· Maintains and shares an up-to-date list of housing options that may include ADA-friendly apartments, affordable housing, market-rate apartments, group homes, senior housing, shared housing opportunities, transitional housing, and other community-based living arrangements;

· Distributes a housing packet explaining tenant rights and responsibilities;

· Prepares and distributes a housing packet explaining tenant rights and responsibilities;

· Develop creative ideas to provide consumers more housing options;

· Create and maintain connections with community and housing organizations to enhance services for consumers;

· Participates in housing coalitions or similar advisory groups, advocating and collaborating to expand housing opportunities for veterans, individuals with disabilities and older adults.

· If appropriate, offers peer advice and support to consumers;

· Adhere to established office hours and be present to support daily operations while demonstrating flexibility as needed;

· Be adaptable to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;

· At least one-year experience working with people, who are disabled or in a field related to housing;

· Or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

· Demonstrated knowledge of various housing options and related legislation;

· CalAIM experience preferred but not required;

· Experience assisting people through stressful life circumstances by providing stability and coping mechanisms;

· Evidence of computer literacy;

· Working knowledge of the Independent Living philosophy and methodology;

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing;
• Capacity to work independently;
• Ability to perform job functions in a manner that exhibits flexibility, consistency, and professionalism;
• Demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and cope with mental and emotional stress relevant to the position and the work environment;
• Ability to establish and maintain trustful, effective working relationships with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds;
• Valid California Driver's License or state identification card; car insurance, (if applicable); and reliable mode of transportation;
• Bilingual and/or ability to communicate in ASL is preferred.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

· Communicates in a clear, timely, and respectful manner;

· Demonstrate a high level of ethics, integrity, and professionalism;

· Contributes to positive, supportive workplace interactions;

· Demonstrates proactive skills and self-initiative;

· Provides consumer-driven services in alignment with Independent Living Philosophy;

· Enters service data in a timely and accurate manner;

· Follows through on assigned tasks and due dates;

· Maintains a collaborative approach and works effectively as part of a team;

· Receptive to and willing to implement constructive feedback;

· Takes responsibility for communicating issues when they arise (and addressing them when able);

· Proactively shares feedback, ideas, and suggestions for organizational growth;

· Maintains attendance, punctuality, and other performance standards as outlined in DMC's Employee Handbook.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Normal office temperature-controlled conditions with quiet to moderate noise level and little to no exposure to heat, dust, or fumes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The Dayle McIntosh Center (DMC) is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve, including older adults, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups. We value the unique contributions of our team across a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, including but not limited to education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We especially encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), recognizing the strength their diverse experiences bring to our work. DMC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal non-discrimination laws, providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their roles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anaheim, CA 92801

Salary : $20 - $24