Housing Transition Coordinator- Atlanta Job at State of Georgia in Atlanta

Overview

Job Title: Housing Transition Coordinator- Atlanta

Pay Grade: K

Workplace: Hybrid

Travel: Roughly 30% travel

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Regional Services Administrator, the Transition Coordinator is responsible for supporting individuals and providers by assuring individuals have initial and ongoing access to recommended services; providers are implementing service models within established guidelines; and actively facilitating individual access to recommended services. The Transition Coordinator shall identify and create housing opportunities for individuals and be responsible for efficient regional housing utilization and oversight of DBHDD housing resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Supportive Housing providers
• Data management, collection, analysis and interpretation on all matters related to supportive housing
• Evaluating and signing off on applications for a state funded rental assistance programs
• Interpreting the program description to solve the housing barriers facing those with SPMI needing housing
• Evaluating documentation for compliance to program requirements and resolving discrepancies
• Conducting field reviews of housing placements and resolving housing deficiencies with property owners
• Investigating and resolving housing complaints by DBHDD placed individuals and property owners
• Conducting field Housing Quality Standard reviews and training provider network on those standards
• Representing DBHDD in community forums concerning chronic homelessness and disabilities (e.g. Continuums of Care, homeless counts, prison/jail reform and transition planning)
• Representing DBHDD in outreach efforts to private property owners and other community-based opportunities to expand housing options for DBHDD clients
• Provide consistent training to providers on "Housing First" principles and DBHDD housing options as new provider staff come online
• Represent DBHDD in "In Reach" coordination in institutional settings (hospital, jail, prison) to ensure a "soft" hand off to community-based resources including housing options
• Identify support service resources that housing providers can rely on in their effort to housing DBHDD individuals

Position Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask a high volume of detailed work
• Ability to travel 30-40% within the State of Georgia

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of recovery principles
• Knowledge of ACT, ICM, CST and CM a plus
• Knowledge of housing principles and programs is a plus, e.g. "Housing First" principles, federal rental assistance programs, homeless housing programs, and Housing Quality Standards
• Strong leadership and project management skills with experience performing program evaluation, program monitoring, data analysis
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with the public and individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems under pressure

Employment Requirements

• To ensure safety and wellbeing, certain positions may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia
• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*
• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. For this type of employment, state law requires a national and state background check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Oct 22, 2025

Salary: Atlanta, GA $45,000 - $53,000