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Caritas of Austin is Hiring a Program Coordinator - Espero Rutland Near Austin, TX
Department: Client Services
Reports To: Espero Rutland Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full Time
- Consistently interact with clients using person-centered and strength-based approach while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Collaborate with community partners to identify individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
- Conduct screenings and determine if individuals meet program eligibility requirements.
- Assist in housing identification, applications, move-ins, and housing sustainability.
- Communicate professionally and appropriately with housing property managers to maintain strong partnerships.
- Provide comprehensive case management services for diverse populations living in poverty, including people with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Meet with clients to assess needs and provide appropriate case management to address those needs linking clients to Caritas of Austin’s programs and other agency programs.
- Provide crisis intervention and support, as needed.
- Link clients to appropriate resources following any crises.
- Facilitate and coordinate access to mental health, substance use, and physical health services.
- Develop and monitor individual housing services plans with a general goal of housing stability.
- Once client is housed, 50% or more of meetings will be held within the client’s home or in a community space.
- Transport clients to agencies and services, as needed.
- Work with Program Manager in program development, monitoring, grant compliance, reporting, and performance management.
- Supervision of direct service staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Internal monitoring of client files through file and case reviews.
- Prepare regular reports as necessary for internal and funding source requirements.
- Management of client services budgets to ensure compliance with budget limits, and agency/funder fiscal policies and procedures.
- Work with Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) on Coordinated Entry referral process for new clients.
- Assist in compiling and submitting check requests related to housing costs.
- May provide back-up support and on-call coverage, as needed.
- Work with internal and external partners to identify and secure safe, affordable housing for clients.
- Build relationships with other service providers that serve target population.
- As appropriate, work collaboratively with Caritas of Austin’s Employment Specialists to link clients to employment. Research and stay informed about other local employment resources.
- As appropriate, work collaboratively with Caritas of Austin’s Education Specialists to link clients to education programs. Research and stay informed about other educational resources.
- Attend program collaboration meetings and training sessions, internally and externally, as requested by the Program Manager.
- Be present and active in community-wide housing activities and committees.
- Manage case data by entering it in a timely manner into Service Point, the database utilized by Caritas of Austin for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
- Regularly prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, following the Caritas of Austin’s Housing Services Department Documentation Guidelines.
- Base Salary Range: $45,349-$58,937
- The salary offered will follow Caritas of Austin salary guidelines based on candidate's education and experience.
- Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
- 14 Paid Holidays per year.
- 20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Monthly Phone Stipend.
- Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location.
Job Summary
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
05/13/2024
07/11/2024
caritasofaustin.org
AUSTIN, TX
50 - 100
1964
BETH ATHERTON
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
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About Caritas of Austin
Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills. All of us need a sturdy foundation and layers of support in our lives to thrive; thats what creates a strong community. Our innovative, personalized and proven approach to building wellbeing and ending homelessness creates a more vibrant Austin for everyone. ...
OUR MISSION We prevent and end homelessness for people in Greater Austin. GET INVOLVED Volunteers are helping create a more vibrant Austin for all as they partner with staff members and clients to build wellbeing. Whether its serving a nutritious lunch, working with clients directly to achieve their life goals, or supporting staff members to make our programs even stronger, you are helping end homelessness together. Become a volunteer - work directly with clients, serve lunch in our Community Kitchen, or provide staff with administrative support: http://www.caritasofaustin.org/get-involved/volunteer Join our Community Advisory Board - we are always looking for diverse community professionals and leaders to promote awareness in the community, provide advisory support, and ensure long-term sustainability through resource development. Contact Amy Jackson, ajackson@caritasofaustin.org for more information. Join the Caritas team - View current job openings: https://www.caritasofaustin.org/who-we-are/careers/
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