Housing Services Coordinator - Poway
Company: ElderHelp of San Diego
Location: Poway
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
MissionElderHelp strives to enhance the quality of life for
seniors by providing information and services that help them live
independently and with dignity.ValuesCOMPASSION - we are
supportive, caring, and strive to strengthen livesINTEGRITY - we do
the right thing when no one is looking and remain focused on those
we serveCOMMUNITY - we seek collaboration and effective
communicationACCOUNTABILITY - we are dependable and
responsibleRESPECT - we honor the process of aging, consider the
ideas of others, and value diversityEXCELLENCE - we are responsive,
innovative and strive for quality in all we doOrganizational
ExpectationsElderHelp employees are expected to be flexible,
positive, contribute to the solution, integrate the organization's
values into their work, and work hard to make a difference in the
lives of seniors.POSITION EXPECTATIONSThe Housing Services
Coordinator requires a unique combination of social work skills
such as assessment, intervention, and conflict resolution combined
with knowledge and understanding of affordable housing in San
Diego. The Housing Services Coordinator has strong organizational
and critical thinking skills; is a good listener; is results and
goal oriented; is motivated to help seniors find housing solutions;
and has excellent follow through.POSITION SUMMARYThis is a hybrid
position working remotely as well as in the office, or in the homes
of senior clients. This role is responsible for a variety of duties
to help older adults find and maintain stable housing throughout
San Diego County, with an emphasis on services in Poway and the
City of San Diego. The Housing Coordinator helps administer
ElderHelp's housing solutions with an emphasis on the HomeShare
Program. The Housing Services Coordinator provides onsite services
every week in Poway and builds relationships with community
stakeholders to promote the HomeShare program. In addition, this
position assists with other housing programs as needed.REPORTS
TOHousing Services ManagerESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSHomeShare
- Conducts and oversees HomeShare program in Poway
- Provides onsite services in Poway including meeting with
seniors, providing information and referrals and conducting
HomeShare interviews/meetings
- Conducts initial screening of all program applicants and
determines eligibility and appropriateness for HomeShare
- Conducts personal interviews and home visits and completes
reference checks for prospective seekers and providers
- Refers callers to appropriate housing resources and other
community programs
- Facilitates roommate matches and obtains rental agreements and
negotiates service exchange agreements
- Makes, at minimum, quarterly follow-up contact with clients who
are in matches and to clients who are awaiting matches
- Provides conflict resolution services to clients in on-going
matches
- Assists administratively with San Diego HomeShare
- Attends biweekly meetings with HomeShare TeamOutreach
- Works with the Outreach Manager to plan and implement targeted
outreach that promotes the program and the organization
- Attends monthly networking meetings
- Participates in outreach activities such as health fairs and
presentationsGeneral
- Assists with other Housing Department programs as needed
including housing consultations, housing navigation, rent relief
and coverage for residential buildings
- Keeps all documentation up to date
- This position requires driving between ElderHelp sites of
ElderHelp operation as well the possibility of transporting
clients
- Maintains monthly statistics and submits to supervisor in a
timely manner
- Adheres to the NASW code of ethics
- Other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum
Bachelor's degree in the following fields: Social Work, Psychology,
Gerontology, and other Social and Behavioral Sciences. Candidate
must have a minimum of 3 years' experience working with seniors,
affordable housing issues, and other high-risk populations. The
ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal
communication skills and have strong conflict resolution skills.
The Housing Services Coordinator is patient and a good judge of
character.SALARY & BENEFITSThis is a fulltime, hourly position,
$18-$20/hour DOE, plus benefits. ElderHelp offers a generous
benefits program:
- 100% employer paid Gold-level medical and dental plans
- No waiting period for benefits enrollment
- 100% employer-sponsored telemedicine solution
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule
- 401(k) plans and employer matching
- 10 paid holidays
- Employees are provided an additional one-week paid time off in
addition to vacation and sick accrual
- Professional development
- Education reimbursement
- Team bonding daysWHO WE AREElderHelp has a culture of teamwork
and inclusion where we believe we are better together. We value the
differences in our community and believe those differences are what
makes us a stronger organization. We offer opportunities for staff
to participate in DEI trainings and create safe spaces to learn and
share about this important work.Our Board of Directors, staff, and
volunteers come together with a shared passion for our mission
supporting each other to meet the needs of the community we
serve.TO APPLYSend cover letter and resume to Robin Strickland.
-Please refer to our website for more information on services and
programs. Please no phone inquiries, fax transmittals, or
walk-ins.This Job Posting is intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed. It is not meant to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required by this job classification. ElderHelp of San Diego
is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity in its
many forms. ElderHelp does not discriminate in its employment
practices or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic or
national origin or ancestry, age, gender, religious beliefs, sexual
orientation, veteran status or disability.
Keywords: ElderHelp of San Diego, Poway , Housing Services Coordinator - Poway, Other , Poway, California
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