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Housing Coordinator (Mental Health Services)
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The ACCS Housing Coordinator promotes community integration and independence among adults with psychiatric conditions by assisting with identifying, accessing, and maintaining suitable housing. The ACCS Housing Coordinator will work with each Person Served to ensure housing support is expedient, and will do so by developing and maintaining relationships with local property managers, landlords, and housing authorities.
In the role you will use a recovery-oriented, person-centered approach to help Person Served throughout the process of securing and/or maintaining housing. You will also provide outreach services to each Person Served whether they currently reside in shelters, on the street, in temporary housing/respite, or in residential Group Living environments to identify their housing needs and preferences.
Responsibilities
Identify, access, and maintain suitable housing for Persons Served.
Develop and maintain relationships with local property managers, landlords, and housing authorities to expedite housing support.
Apply recovery-oriented, person-centered approaches throughout the housing process.
Provide outreach services to Persons Served in shelters, on the street, in temporary housing/respite, or in residential Group Living environments to identify housing needs and preferences.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in mental health, social services, or business preferred.
1–2 years of experience working with people with serious psychiatric conditions preferred.
Experience managing affordable housing and/or housing supports preferred.
Knowledge of housing subsidy programs.
One year of experience in real estate brokerage or management preferred.
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport Persons Served.
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
All candidates must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass CORI, driving record, reference, educational and professional licensure checks, and a multi-state background check.
Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
Pay Range
USD $52,880.00 - USD $52,880.00 / Yr.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Mental Health Care
About Vinfen: Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen employs thousands of dedicated professionals and operates across multiple sites in Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
About the organization
Our comprehensive benefits package includes retirement plans, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational assistance, referral bonuses, and additional perks.
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Housing Coordinator (Mental Health Services)
role at
Vinfen
The ACCS Housing Coordinator promotes community integration and independence among adults with psychiatric conditions by assisting with identifying, accessing, and maintaining suitable housing. The ACCS Housing Coordinator will work with each Person Served to ensure housing support is expedient, and will do so by developing and maintaining relationships with local property managers, landlords, and housing authorities.
In the role you will use a recovery-oriented, person-centered approach to help Person Served throughout the process of securing and/or maintaining housing. You will also provide outreach services to each Person Served whether they currently reside in shelters, on the street, in temporary housing/respite, or in residential Group Living environments to identify their housing needs and preferences.
Responsibilities
Identify, access, and maintain suitable housing for Persons Served.
Develop and maintain relationships with local property managers, landlords, and housing authorities to expedite housing support.
Apply recovery-oriented, person-centered approaches throughout the housing process.
Provide outreach services to Persons Served in shelters, on the street, in temporary housing/respite, or in residential Group Living environments to identify housing needs and preferences.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in mental health, social services, or business preferred.
1–2 years of experience working with people with serious psychiatric conditions preferred.
Experience managing affordable housing and/or housing supports preferred.
Knowledge of housing subsidy programs.
One year of experience in real estate brokerage or management preferred.
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport Persons Served.
Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
All candidates must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass CORI, driving record, reference, educational and professional licensure checks, and a multi-state background check.
Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
Pay Range
USD $52,880.00 - USD $52,880.00 / Yr.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Mental Health Care
About Vinfen: Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen employs thousands of dedicated professionals and operates across multiple sites in Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
About the organization
Our comprehensive benefits package includes retirement plans, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational assistance, referral bonuses, and additional perks.
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