HOUSING PROGRAM COORDINATOR - METROPOLITAN HOUSING ACCESS PROGRAM

Housing Counseling Service is seeking a Housing Program Coordinator to join our Metropolitan Housing Access Program team. We are looking for a high energy, committed and quick learner to work within our Housing Program team to support the needs of persons living with HIV participating in our various housing programs.

The Coordinator will maintain program compliance with federal housing requirements and HCS service standards while working closely with program staff to resolve arising issues. This role will include tracking and oversight of various programmatic requirements including inspections, rent collection, recertifications, program enrollments, and exit procedures. In addition, the Coordinator will assist the Program Director in overseeing HOPWA housing services by preparing monthly reports.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee the delivery of program services to households in assigned program areas with an emphasis on stabilizing housing/financial circumstances;
• Ensure program participants’ housing services needs are being met;
• Support and provide direction assigned program staff to ensure that they are following appropriate service standards and best practices;
• Ensure program’s compliance with agency procedures and government regulations;
• Assist in the preparation of accurate monthly reports detailing the activities, goals, and outcomes of the program;
• Monitor program’s integration into HCS’ overall service delivery approach;
• Review client files to ensure that the required documentation is appropriately maintained in each case;
• Respond to emergency needs of clients;
• Establish and maintain partnerships with various community support services agencies;
• Complete duties as assigned by the MHAP Program Manager and Program Director;
• Maintain accurate written and computer based files;
• Assist HCS staff in meeting the needs of HCS clients;
• Perform other HCS tasks as assigned;

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
• Experience managing and/or delivering program services to targeted populations;
• Knowledge of service delivery principles and resources specific to the needs and services for the target population;
• Demonstrated experience ensuring programs operate in compliance with applicable policies and regulations;
• Strong ability to work independently with minimum day-to-day supervision;
• A self-starter with an ability to multi-task and respond to multiple emergency needs with patience and diligence;
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of professionals including community partners, housing providers, attorneys, medical professionals, etc.;
• Must maintain and execute confidential information;
• Ability to translate technical information into layman’s terms;
• Sensitivity to the needs within the community and to individual clients;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills;

Housing Counseling Services, Inc. Current Benefits

Sick and Annual Leave which both initially accrue at 4.5 hours per pay period (annual leave accrual increases after some time at HCS)

Birthday Holiday (taken on the day of your birthday OR must be used within 30 days of your birthday)

4% (of salary) contribution to a Lincoln Alliance 403(b) tax deferred plan after 6 months of service;

Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D Insurance Policies with Lincoln Financial Group (no cost to the employee)

Paid Holidays (following DC government holiday schedule)

Voluntary Benefits, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness, group accident and hospital indemnity these benefits are paid 100% by the employee.

HCS CONTRIBUTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

HCS has Reference Health Plan – Care First BCBS Blue Choice HAS/HRA Bronze Silver $6,100 that is the basis for the HCS contribution towards health insurance coverage for employee’s ONLY. HCS will pay 100% of the employee’s coverage for this Reference Plan and this same dollar amount may be applied to any of the 60+ BCBS health plans you may select on the DC Health Exchange. As the cost of coverage is different for every employee (as it is based on age). You may select individual coverage as well as coverage for your eligible family members, you will be responsible for paying for your family member’s health insurance. The HCS contribution remains the same whether you select individual or family coverage. HCS cannot contribute to the cost of employee health insurance that is not part of the HCS account through the DC Health Exchange.

HCS CONTRIBUTION FOR DENTAL

HCS offers dental and vision coverage (vision is voluntary), through Lincoln Financial Group, HCS will contribute 100% of employee’s individual coverage ONLY for the LFG dental plan. If you choose not to use our health insurance, you may apply the full amount of the HCS health insurance contribution towards family coverage for dental insurance only.