Emergency Housing Coordinator

Emergency Housing Program Coordinator The Emergency Housing Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health and/or Executive Director at the local U.S.VETS site. This individual is responsible for coordinating emergency housing programs, supervising program staff, and providing guidance to formerly homeless veterans to achieve their highest level of independence.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Veterans Administration, to successfully deliver services to veterans in the program

• Supervises Case Management, Counseling, and other program staff in delivery of services, which include but are not limited to case management, counseling, therapeutic services, housing referrals, resident council, transportation, veteran/client appointments, room inspections / general monthly cleaning of client rooms

• Oversees client care guidelines and ensures that legal requirements are met

• Ensures all files and documentation are being maintained and program is being operated in accordance with funder and U.S.VETS requirements

• Participates in weekly managers meeting facilitated by Executive Director

• Facilitates regular meetings with program staff and responsible for generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on program progress and outcomes to Clinical Director and/or Executive Director and the VA

• Oversees database management and compliance with the Homeless Information Management System to compile demographics, track services, generate reports, and measure program progress

• Responsible for generating and submitting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to Management and VA

• Facilitates intake process, assessing veterans referred to the program to include any problems, needs, or barriers identified in the following areas: Employment, Housing, Financial, Sobriety, Legal, Family/Social, and Medical/Psychiatric

• Collaborates with veterans to complete benchmarks (goals and objectives) and an Individual Housing and Employment Plan to plan for the veteran’s goals and transition

• Assists veterans with transition to permanent or long-term housing • Ensures completion of discharge summaries documenting all progress towards benchmarks, date of discharge, and disposition of the veteran

• Facilitates and/or coordinates individual and groups activities/classes

• Approves program staff requests for purchases for submission to Operations Department and/or Accounting 1

• Responsible for handling petty cash for program expenses, compiling required documentation, and submitting timely expense reports

• Assists with administration of payroll by reviewing time sheets for accuracy and ensuring timely submission

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s in social work (MSW) required

• Minimum of two years of case management experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Professional manner and appearance

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Ability to take direction • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of clients, staff, and community members

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course Preferences

• LCSW/LMFT preferred

• Experience working with people experiencing mental illness, homelessness, and/or the veteran population preferred

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

2 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by calling 213-542-2600, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Attention: Human Resources – Job Applicant Request. OUR MISSION To end and prevent veteran homelessness. We empower veterans and their families through housing, comprehensive services and advocacy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,032.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Waianae, HI 96792 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waianae, HI 96792: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,032