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Job Description
The Housing Coordinator, Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Older Adult Services Bureau, Housing Unit, under the authority of the Aging Care Management Supervisor 1, (DHS – AAA), assumes a role across the Housing Programs in the Older Adult Services Unit. This position conducts outreach about the housing programs to determine eligibility in meeting the housing needs of older adults. They are specifically involved in assessing and evaluating the housing needs of the older adults in Allegheny County for entrance into the Shared Housing and Resource Exchange (SHARE) program to ensure, enhance, and prolong the consumer’s ability to remain living in their home and/or community, and Navigating/Coordinating Housing with individuals referred through a new contract with a managed care organization. The incumbent coordinates and collaborates with potential homeowners or renters (home hosts) and individuals (home seekers or home sharers) in finding affordable and safe housing situations in accordance with the individual needs assessment for SHARE referrals and referrals from the managed care organization. The incumbent processes referral, assesses, develops service plan, and coordinates housing directly with managed care organization members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative and Support Related Activities:
Managed Care Home Referral Coordination and Outreach:
Home Share Coordination and Outreach:
Education/Experience requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field, plus 1 year of previous experience working in care management, social work, aging, or related field.
-OR-
Associate's degree with plus 3 years previous experience working in care management, social work, aging, or related field.
-OR-Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Full Time
$35k-48k (estimate)
05/25/2024
07/24/2024
dhs.county.allegheny.pa.us
Pittsburgh, PA
50 - 100
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