Housing Coach - MHA029 - Sat - Sun 10AM - 6PM_
Elmont
Housing Coach - MHA029 - Sat - Sun 10AM - 6PM
Job Details
Job Location
Elmont - Elmont, NY
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Job Description
The housing coach is part of a team that develops and executes housing navigation and placement services including follow-up post placement for referred clients. Together with the transitional coordinator, the housing coach will support the client in understanding the process, navigating eligibility, preparing, and completing the move and being a consistent supportive resource.
Essential Accountabilities:
+ Two days a week in the office. 3 days per week of fieldwork or remote work or as otherwise specified by the Director of Intake Services.
+ Provide information and resources to clients during all phases of the housing search.
+ Provide guidance with the application process and assist with completing paperwork and housing applications as needed.
+ Coaches clients for housing interviews
+ Accompany client on site visits
+ Act as client’s support and advocate throughout the entire process.
+ Provide escort to site visits and other appointments as required.
+ Provide accurate, complete, and timely data entry and other documentation of all interactions and assessments with clients.
+ Assist the client with activities of daily living if needed (e.g., setting-up household, public transportation, budgeting, shopping, socializing, parenting and other skills relevant to an individual’s rehabilitation goals). May make home visits.
+ Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and professional development activities such as in-service trainings, seminars, webinars, and conferences as needed. Work with other consortium partners as necessary.
+ Support an environment that embeds diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI)
+ Participate in workplace culture that inspires high-level performance, collaboration, accountability, and professional and respectful interaction.
+ Employ best practices for effective feedback and communication at all levels of staff engagement.
+ Perform all job-related tasks as required.
Other Responsibilities:
+ Make community contacts with possible referral sources, clinics, psychiatrists, day programs, etc.
+ Make presentations at various outside agencies on an as needed basis.
+ Maintains confidentiality at all times.
+ Work locations and schedules are subject to change.
+ Any additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.