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Delaware Center for Justice
Housing Coordinator
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$53,332 / year median in Delaware
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended as examples of the types of work that may be performed by a Housing Coordinator but are not all necessarily performed and do not include all specific functions and responsibilities that the Housing Coordinator may be expected to perform. Provide personalized housing support services to adults referred by Kent County Probation & Parole. Coordinate, refer, and actively place clients at relevant housing sites, programs, or other related resources. Serve as liaison for all housing referrals, follow-up on referrals through each phase of the process. Develop rapport and connect clients to housing opportunities through meetings on-site as well as through virtual engagement by phone/text/video meetings. Establish and maintain relationships with housing providers, private landlords, and community agencies. Conduct outreach with private landlords, transitional housing providers and shelters. Assess and report on client progress and participation at regular intervals Maintain an organized database of all housing partners; keep detailed documentation of all contacts. Track and update client information using database program Generate monthly, quarterly reports and year-end reports to Dept. of Corrections and Management. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or a related field preferred. Documented history of work experience involving at-risk service areas, such as justice-involved people, homelessness, behavioral health, or other underserved communities. Significant knowledge and experience related to justice-involved people, the social forces and systems impacting them, and the resources available to them is required. Experience in motivational interviewing, strengths-based, trauma-informed practice and/or Cognitive Behavioral practices is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with participants. Embrace an understanding of justice involvement that acknowledges the impact of institutional racism and the systemic oppression of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ people; must share the belief that people can change in positive ways. Understands and supports the mission of the Delaware Center for Justice. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work at different sites (in-office and off-site). Ability to multitask and work both independently and with supervision, on-site and remotely. Basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office, as well as Zoom/Skype and other distance meeting resources. Background checks and clearances required as per program contract(s).