Housing Coordinator - Bilingual (Spanish)

As a YWCA employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people who seek our services. You’ll be an integral part of a culture that celebrates individual contributions and values meaningful work and authentic connections.

YWCA’s dedication to our mission is only equal to our dedication to our employees.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical and dental.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Retirement plan that contributes up to 14 (%) percent.
• 12 paid sick / 10 paid vacation days your first year, increasing with length of service.
• 2 mental health days.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program (paid day off for birthday, annual wellness stipend, discount at Sonoma County Family YMCA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• A feedback culture that is mission driven by meaningful work and authentic connections, where individuals are celebrated and appreciated.

“My experience… has exceeded my expectations ten-fold. I’m so happy to be a part of a team who values autonomy, empowerment, emotional connection, and motivation to do what is right.”

• YWCA Team Member

SCHEDULE: 20 Hours/Week (Mon-Fri)

RATE OF PAY: $24.00-$26.00/Hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Housing Coordinator is part of the Domestic Violence Services (DVS) team and will work closely with the Housing Advocate and the DVS Manager to ensure program goals and objectives are met. This position ensures the program connects our most vulnerable community members with property owners and managers to help tenants rent and live in the private housing market and increase economic stability. The Housing Coordinator is responsible for coordination of service delivery for Moving into Safety, the Rapid Re-housing program component of the Domestic Violence Services Program.

The Housing Coordinator position is a direct service position and is part of a team who coordinates housing and supportive services for individuals and their children who are experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence. The Housing Coordinator provides services including community outreach, prospective landlord identification & recruitment, housing searches, lease/contract negotiation, unit inspections for compliance with housing quality standards, coordination with local housing entities, acting as a liaison with tenants & landlords, and mediating complaints/concerns to proactively prevent returns to homelessness. The Housing Coordinator may support the Housing Advocate with program intake, case management, and follow-up support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed:

Advocacy and Community Relations

• Conducts outreach to property owners and managers, distribute program materials, and communicate the benefits of participation in the program. Builds long-lasting relationships with property managers, landlords, owners, and firms to expand the scope of participation. Negotiates leases and contracts with property owners and implements housing assistance contracts and leases between property owners and tenants.
• Performs housing unit inspections for compliance with housing quality standards, to include mediating owner and tenant complaints.
• In collaboration with DVS Manager, revises and updates procedures, tracking, and forms as needed.
• Coordinates housing searches, supports survivor advocacy including liaising with landlords, and financial management assistance (as needed) for the client to secure permanent and safe housing and to support housing retention of program participants.
• Advocates for clients through working with other community agencies, justice systems, and resource systems at all levels.

Program Reporting

• Responsible for ensuring Moving into Safety team compliance with documentation and database entry requirements. Ensures accuracy of data entry for completion of weekly, monthly and annual reports, maintaining current client data, documenting all contact with clients, and providing accurate narrative and statistical reports in a timely manner.

Public Speaking

• Provides presentations on the dynamics of domestic violence, supporting survivors, and available services. Presents materials to a variety of groups on a wide range of topics upon request around issues of the elimination of domestic violence. Updates materials prior to presentation according to established procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A combination of education, training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the functions of the job.
• Bilingual – Spanish.
• Knowledge of Sonoma County housing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic arithmetic computation and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel proficiency.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner and communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms.
• Prior to employment, obtain fingerprint clearance and pass TB testing, pre-employment physical.
• Must be authorized to work in US and be able to show appropriate authorization documents.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of basic principles of the dynamics of domestic violence, safety, and confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with some non-profit and/or social work experience.
• The ideal candidate for this position will have experience networking with landlords, renter associations, property management companies, and other local housing providers. They will also have experience with case management and assisting clients with housing applications and vouchers. Knowledge of tenant/landlord relations and Fair Housing laws and practices is highly desired, and experience with property management and marketing techniques are beneficial.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:

• Prior to employment, ability to pass fingerprinting/criminal background check, TB test and pre-employment physical.
• Own a working vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license and insurance to travel for work and outreach in the surrounding area.
• Must complete the 40-Hrs victim advocate training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Movement within office environment including up and down three flights of stairs.
• Ability to use keyboard to perform general office functions.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

YWCA SONOMA COUNTY’S COMMITMENT TO DEI:

We at YWCA Sonoma County know that our best work happens when all our voices are heard, our perspectives are valued, and our whole selves are engaged.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26