Permanent Housing Coordinator

The position of Permanent Housing Program Coordinator reports directly to the Clinical Director of U.S.VETS and is responsible for the coordination and supervision of project-based and scattered-site permanent housing programs. The sole function of these programs is to assist homeless, disabled veterans and their families to obtain and maintain long-term housing.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development of a therapeutic milieu in accordance with U.S.VETS mission and philosophy
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners
• Establishes scattered-site housing units in the community
• Manages and assists with operations and property management of project-based permanent housing programs
• Assists with the development of client care guidelines for veterans and their families in permanent housing settings and ensures that legal requirements are met
• Assists with new client intakes, evaluations, and placements of veterans and their families who are in need of services
• Collaborate with Clinical Director to supervise Case Management, Outreach, and support staff providing permanent housing services to veterans and their families
• Performs outreach to veterans with disabilities and their families and provides case management as needed
• Performs crisis intervention, staffings, and home visits to address client needs and issues
• Supervises data entry and updating of the Homeless Management Information Systems and responsible for accuracy of data
• Responsible for data entry and management of program databases to compile demographics, track services, and generate reports
• Responsible for fiscal management of supportive services and leasing funds and assists with budget tracking
• Responsible for handling petty cash, compiling required documentation, and submitting timely expense reports
• Develops and updates client forms and lease agreements as necessary
• Conducts internal audits of client charts and data to ensure compliance with regulations
• Supervises development of Individual Action Plans (IAP) in collaboration with case managers
• Maintains overall organizational integrity within the program and compliance with all federal and other regulations
• Available for on-call emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Human Services, Public Administration, or related field required. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience working with homeless, disabled individuals, veterans, and/or families in need
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Leadership and Conflict Management skills
• Demonstration of personal and financial integrity in the workplace
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to work independently and within a team

United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.