H.A.R.A. COORDINATOR
(Housing Assessment & Resources Agency)
Division: Health, Housing, and Nutrition
Department: Health, Housing, and Nutrition
Supervisor: Manager for Homeless Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Non-Union
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in health/human services or related field, or 3 years of experience performing intake and/or assessments required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Experience working with low income clients and vulnerable populations preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience using computer applications in a Windows environment and other database applicatio
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License; valid automobile insurance and reliable transportation to be used for work related travel required.
Job Mission:
To ensure all housing inquiries are addressed appropriately through assessment and referral, assuring that all eligible persons receive the case management needed to achieve housing stability.
Performance Standards:
- Respond to all inquiries; perform comprehensive housing assessment and conduct eligibility screening for all those with homeless/housing needs, collect pertinent documentation for entry into appropriate homeless services within the community.
- Provide community coordinated intake services, client support, internal/external referrals and resources to eligible clients through brief case management; when assigned, respond to after-hours shelter-request calls and, when appropriate, arrange placement with partner motel provider.
- Enter and update all applicants/participants into appropriate databases, assure participants meet all requirements and standards related to program criteria and eligibi Reassess eligibility and needs every four months and verify that required documentation is in client files for relevant programs.
- Serve as a liaison between the housing case manager and the clients to assure that clients are seen for optimal stability at intervals required by each of the various progr
- Assist community partners by providing a network of support through a coordinated entry process which delivers a systematic response to those experiencing homelessness.
- Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Hours & Wage
$17.65 per hour (minimum)
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location
Livingston County
OLHSA IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
