Homeless Services/Rapid Rehousing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Homeless Services/Rapid Rehousing Coordinator

Position Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Reports To: Associate Director

Job Purpose

Our mission is to assist and enable low and moderate-income individuals to obtain the opportunities needed to prepare themselves for self-sufficiency. The Homeless Services/Rapid Rehousing Coordinator is key in supporting their team members daily. They provide clients with the skills, knowledge, and information to obtain and maintain housing while developing client-centered goals to achieve holistic stability. They must have experience with case management and goal writing, be analytical and self-motivated, confidently exercise independent judgment, and strongly desire to make a difference in low to moderate-income communities.

Duties and responsibilities

· Oversee and conduct TBRA/ESG case management with clients experiencing homelessness

· Completing assessments, scales, intakes, and referrals for customers needing services.

· Oversee and mentor staff with case management of clients participating in agency programs

· Coordinate monthly in-home case management appointments to review income and expenses, create budgets, and create goals to achieve self-sufficiency

· Supportive services for Rapid Rehousing programs include in-home case management, landlord engagement, unit location, inspections, lease review, and mediation of tenant/landlord relationships

· Participation in the COC Coordinated Assessment Process

· Client Intake activities include applying for ID cards, birth certificates, government phones, DHS, and SS benefits

· File Development, maintenance, accounts payable, data entry, reporting, and monitoring grant spending

· Information/outreach/referral

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· 4-year degree preferred

· Required Case Management Experience

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Experience with HMIS preferred

· Experience with State and Federal Grants

· Proven organizational skills

· Motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills

· Previous or related experience in community action with people in poverty or homelessness.

· Strong people skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.

· Multi-lingual a plus

· Valid Illinois Driver’s License

· Pass a Criminal Background check

The Will County Center for Community Concerns is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Joliet, IL 60435: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $50,000