Veterans Housing Coordinator

<strong>At&nbsp;Adjoin,&nbsp;we strive to create an impassioned and fulfilling environment for both our clients and employees. We have been in action for 40 years and have worked tirelessly towards generating a positive impact in our communities. If you are interested in serving your community and becoming a valued asset to our team, please read ahead!</strong>

AV Mission Valley - San Diego, CA, 92108

Adjoin

<strong>At Adjoin, we are agents of change, building a future where all people can belong in the places they live, work, learn, and play. Together with our community partners, we remove barriers to belonging with innovative solutions that center the unique needs of every individual we serve. <br /><br /><br /></strong> https://adjoin.org/

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Experienced

$25.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Overview: <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin Us!</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">At&nbsp;<strong class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin,</strong>&nbsp;we strive to create an impassioned and fulfilling environment for both our clients and employees. We have been in action for 40 years and have worked tirelessly towards generating a positive impact in our communities. If you are interested in serving your community and becoming a valued asset to our team, consider joining our team!</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css"><em class="ignore-global-css">Together we ignite possibility. Apply today!</em></strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Values:</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">On a day-to day basis, we work guided by our core values of integrity, people, compassion, innovation, and fun. As a Housing Coordinator and part of our team, you will build professional relationships that inspire clients to reach their potential. Our employees are positive role models and encouraging souls when a client is facing a challenging day. We are committed to advocacy and ensuring client rights are respected.</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Benefits and Perks:</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">At Adjoin, we know our employees have diverse and individual needs and have gone a step beyond the standard, cookie-cutter benefits package that other organizations offer. We have thoughtfully designed a unique package that goes above and beyond!</p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css">Medical coverage starting at $0 per month for employee-only.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Extremely generous retirement matching</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your&nbsp;peers.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Mental health resources (EAP) with 5 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents)</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Dental, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, holidays, and more!</li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Growth Opportunities:</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">At Adjoin, learning, development and growth are very important to us. Many of our management team are home-grown and have grown with the organization! In particular, we want to support our direct support roles in furthering their knowledge and training in working with our unique population.&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Schedule:</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">Our Housing Coordinator position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with the possibility of one remote day per week.&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Work Culture:</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin is a work community of diverse and passionate individuals who love what we do! We work tirelessly for our clients, but we also take time to have fun and celebrate successes. Our employees might join us on Wednesdays for our weekly meeting with the CEO, get their steps in with our wellness program, take time to meditate on Fridays with the HR team, or participate in some paid volunteer time with our OneFlutter program. We think we have a unique work culture at Adjoin and we invite you to come get to know us!</p>
Responsibilities: <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Client Support:</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">The Housing Coordinator acts as a vital role within the Adjoin Veterans program. The purpose of this role is to provide exceptional services to the homeless and homeless Veteran population through advocacy and empowerment. The Housing Coordinator&rsquo;s goal is to assist the Veteran population by coordinating, conducting and securing permanent housing options/placements for Adjoin Veterans participants.</p> <p class="ignore-global-css">A Housing Coordinator is focused on:</p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css">Conduct landlord outreach and education in order to develop a network of landlords available to rent to participants.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Support Case Coordinators with ongoing housing search services and services related to securing and maintaining housing.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Identify and secure available permanent housing opportunities for participants as needed.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Be responsive to landlord questions, and needs, and update assigned Case Coordinator on issues that may impact housing.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Assist Case Coordinator with providing follow up services to landlords including on-site visits, monthly phone contacts and recording up to date participant and landlord information.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Liaise between the landlord and tenant (participant).</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Maintain positive communications and relationships with individuals in cooperative agencies, property managers, landlords, housing resources, and involved members of families and participants.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Coordinate with the local housing authorities/landlord engagement committees and others that provide landlord incentives available for AV use.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Maintain an inventory list of all landlords and housing placements.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Develop and maintain all records, reports documentation required by the funding agency and the needs of the Program for tracking and progress purposes.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Organize, plan and lead networking events, program activities and groups.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Complete in a timely manner all logs, reports, and participant evaluations as required.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Prepare, submit, and deliver rental related Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA&rsquo;s) checks.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Provide direct service as needed and required.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Perform all duties as assigned.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Provides and attends all required meetings and in-services as assigned.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Completes all required training within required deadlines.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Complies with all safety standards and practices.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">SKILLS &amp; EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css">18 years of age or older</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">High School Diploma or its equivalent</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">PREFERRED- Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communication, marketing, business or related field and/or a real estate certification/license</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">and/or two years equivalent experience in housing placement, real estate, sales, and/or property management.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrated computer literacy and capability to maintain well-organized records and files.</li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css">Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time.Ability to travel in and throughout the state on a quarterly basis to attend meetings, trainings, etc. Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Acceptable DMV record.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">TB test and/or a lift and transfer test.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">This position requires employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19.</li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Work &amp; Physical Requirements:&nbsp;</strong>This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Capable of writing, using a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 25lbs required. Appropriate and professional dress is expected.<br class="ignore-global-css" />When in the office, this position will normally spend long periods of time in a sitting position (60% of the day).<br class="ignore-global-css" />He/she/they may use a computer, which would involve repetitive finger, hand and wrist motion (60% of the day) and require being able to see the computer screen (60% of the day). When in the field, other physical exertion could involve walking, climbing stairs, lifting, stretching, bending, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css">Appropriate and professional dress is expected.&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css">In the field, the employee will be working in community environments, employment sites and office environments. Potential exposure to noisy environments at job sites. Exposure to blood borne pathogens could occur. (Hepatitis B vaccines are offered to all employees at no cost to the employee.)</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">OTHER REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin employees must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and receive their booster dose when eligible.&nbsp;</strong></li> <li class="ignore-global-css">The Housing Coordinator&nbsp;must be capable of making on-site visits to clients, agencies and employers. Often these on-site visits are at a distance from the office and no regular means of public transportation exists. Overnight travel is rare&nbsp;but may be required for training and as part of a client's program. A House Manager may transport a client as part of his/her job duties.&nbsp;</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">Adjoin does not furnish transportation or vehicles for its employees however, mileage is reimbursed. A reliable means of transportation, valid California license and insurance is required.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">He/she/they must successfully pass a screening for illicit drug use prior to employment.</li> <li class="ignore-global-css">He/she/they must possess a record clear from past felonious criminal activity and submit to a Department of Justice criminal activity background check.</li> </ul>