RRH Placement Coordinator (48534)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position is responsible for ensuring the transitional housing community to ensure facilities are in compliance with contract requirements. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies, organizes, maintains, and disseminates housing information conducive to long term recovery, and stable housing (e.g., shared, supportive, subsidized, clean and sober, moderate-income housing, etc.).
• Locates market-rate housing opportunities such as Craigslist and/or other sources.
• Mentors the participant in disclosing appropriate information regarding past convictions and/or parole status when attempting to secure housing.
• Creates housing and placement plans with each participant based on his/her goals and needs related to housing.
• Provides referrals to community housing and related resources.
• Follows up with the participant regarding housing applications submittals and other aspects of their search.
• Ensure participants adhere to all rules and requirements of the RRH.
• Prepares for and facilitates weekly housing meetings to share current opportunities to help participants complete housing applications and provide information identifying practices of a good tenant.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

COMPENTENCIES:

• Knowledge of offender populations, criminal subcultures, and cultural differences, substance abuse assessment tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be sensitive to populations served.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE, MSIL, and EPLS.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess an AA or AS degree from a granting institution accredited by the WASC, or equivalent, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a RRH House Manager or similar position or
• Must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a RRH House Manager or similar position.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or in a residential treatment setting; and
• Some outdoor activities may be required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds.  Use of

computer and telephone systems are required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files).  Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved physical de-escalation techniques.

• Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
• Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues.  However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions. 
• Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
• The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations using approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.

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