Mental Health Association is hiring immediately for a Housing Coordinator. MHA's Housing Coordinator position is an opportunity to help change the lives of adults who are experiencing
homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. By helping to obtain and maintain independent subsidized housing, you
can help create a home base in the community for individuals who should be thriving in the best years of their lives, not
just struggling to survive.
Working in our Next Step/Housing First Program, you will not only help ensure access to safe, sustainable housing, but
you will instill participants with the confidence and support they need to participate and have a voice in their
community. As a Housing Coordinator at MHA, you will be fully supported by a dynamic team and an organization that
truly values its employees. We have been voted the best nonprofit and best place to work three years in a row.
Based in Hampden County, with your time split between the office and being out in the field, this is an engaging,
rewarding job for a truly dedicated individual, interested in making a difference in the community and the lives of
participants requiring permanent supportive housing. This is a 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday position.
Position's Essential Functions:
Service Planning:
Development of a comprehensive assessment to better understand and engage participants regarding their
unique strengths and experiences
Utilizing a client-centered approach, assist participants in the development and implementation of an
individualized action plan (IAP)
In furtherance of their IAP, ongoing follow-up with participants to assist them in meeting their goals
Housing Stability:
Coaching and encouraging participants to maintain their units in a manner that is consistent with the lease and
housing quality standards
Assist participants in negotiation with the landlord for repairs and maintenance
Coordinate with inspections to ensure units are inspected annually and on an as-needed basis
Develop and maintain relationships with landlords
Financial Empowerment:
Assist participants in achieving a sustainable source of income—employment, entitlements, etc
Educate and assist participants on how to access benefits and resources such as Social Security, EAEDC,
SNAP/Food Stamps, PVTA, and fuel assistance
Health and Wellbeing:
Assist with scheduling primary care and psychiatric/counseling appointments to encourage support for health-related issues
Facilitating adherence to medical and psychiatric/counseling appointments by connecting and teaching
participants to leverage wrap-around services
Provide transportation to participants to ensure they can address their medical/psychiatric and social service
needs.
Facilitating referrals to day programs and services to encourage meaningful community connections
Development/Additional functions:
Attendance to required meetings, supervisions, and trainings
Complete documentation requirements including Comprehensive assessments, progress notes
Communicate and complete written documentation related to incidents promptly
Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or as necessary
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A valid driver's license, sufficient automobile insurance, an acceptable driving record, and a safe reliable vehicle
during working hours.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and
work cooperatively as a team member.
Good oral, written, computer, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program participants
Strong interpersonal skills, patience, caring, and compassion
Must be at least eighteen years old
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED), bachelor's degree preferred
Requires previous experience working with people with disabilities who have experienced homelessness, and/or