• Housing Services Coordinator

    Caz Recovery (Buffalo, NY)


    Housing Services Coordinator

     

    Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2211+Main+Street+Buffalo+NY+USA+14214)

     

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    Description

    This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of HUD Scattered Site Housing Program, OASAS Permanent Supportive Housing Program, Shelter Care Plus Housing Program, and Garden Lofts at Marine Hospital.

     

    + Provides supervisory oversight of the housing program staff as assigned.

    + Keeps up-to-Date with regulatory or policy changes that impact program activities, goals, objectives, and outcomes.

    + Trains staff in procedures and requirements of any grants/contracts as they are established in the agency.

    + Initiates and/or assists with policy development for grant or contract implementation and operations.

    + Conducts regular quality improvement reviews of housing policies and practices and looks for ways to improve program performance.

    + Performs quality control chart audits on a regular basis.

    + Visits clients at their home with staff on a regular basis to ensure client is receiving appropriate level of care and services.

    + Ensures all required documentation is being completed on time by staff.

    + Mediates conflict resolution.

    + Responds promptly to issues and concerns of clients, landlords, and staff.

    + Ensures residents obtain housing that meets standards of quality set by HUD.

    + Supervises housing staff with the development of programming that is essential to enhancing resident self-sufficiency.

    + Oversees the training of new hire staff as assigned.

    + Oversees and provides professional development and training of the housing staff as assigned.

    + Performs intakes of new referrals as needed.

    + Attend and/or facilitate weekly staff meetings.

    + Attend regular community meetings as assigned.

    + Establishes new and supports existing relationships with landlords to provide housing opportunities for residents that meet HUD standards.

    + Carries case load as assigned

    + Carries out additional duties essential to the above-stated responsibilities as assigned.

    + Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners.

    + Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others.

    + Regular attendance at work location.

    + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    + Other duties may be assigned.

    Requirements

    + Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field and a minimum of 6 months’ human service experience OR

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and a minimum of one year of human service experience OR

    + Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field and a minimum of three years of human service experience

    + 3 years direct supervisory experience

    + In addition the qualifications above, a valid New York State driver’s license is required with reliable automobile.