Housing Coordinator: Fairmont

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required., Experience working with homeless or incarcerated populations is preferred., Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is necessary., Must be organized, self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision..

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist residents with housing needs assessments and develop housing plans.
  • Help residents become document-ready for permanent housing and connect them to resources.
  • Facilitate shelter referrals and maintain accurate documentation of work.
  • Develop relationships with community providers and advocate for residents to obtain housing resources.

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Cardea Health
11 - 50 Employees

Job description

Job Details
Salary Range:    $28.00 - $33.00 Hourly
Description

About Cardea Health:  

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations. Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. We provide medical support to populations that experience homelessness.  

At Cardea, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for our open positions. We value your unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together. 

 

Primary Work Location:  

Fairmont Respite is a tiny home community located near Fairmont Hospital. Cardea Health provides clinical services at Fairmont Respite, a 34 bed tiny home community that services individuals with clinical needs and provides housing navigation services. Cardea Health partners with Alameda County for the Homeless agency and the housing agency Five Keys to provided tailored services to unhoused individuals working to transition to permanent housing. 

 

 

Job Summary:   

The housing coordinator will assist clinical staff and shelter residents in the coordination of medical and behavioral health care and works alongside a diverse clinical team at a medically supported shelter program serving people experiencing homelessness who are recovering from recent hospitalization, injury, or illness. The housing coordinator will provide a variety of functions to support Cardea Health clinical programs at the Medically Supported Shelter. The ideal candidate is organized and motivated. The housing coordinator supports resource linkage and develops housing plans for individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness. The housing coordinator helps individuals navigate the complex housing system, identify the appropriate resources they will qualify for, and help them successfully exit the medically supported shelter program in a timely manner. The ideal candidate has experience with homeless or incarcerated populations. This is an excellent position for someone who is seeking to gain experience in a healthcare social service setting. 

Qualifications & Responsibilities

Job Duties & Responsibilities:  

  • Completes screenings and assessments to identify housing needs and factors contributing to housing instability, including functional, environmental, employment, educational, and health information, as appropriate 

  • Develops housing plans for each resident and ensures they are on track to successfully exit the program by or on their anticipated discharge date 

  • Assists all shelter residents to become document ready for future permanent housing 

  • Help connect residents to Housing Resource Centers (HRCs) and complete Coordinated Entry System (CES) assessments 

  • Facilitates shelter referrals 

  • Completes and maintains documentation of their work using the standard work developed by Cardea Health 

  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with providers, facilities, community resources, etc 

  • Serves as a strong advocate to help shelter residents obtain the housing resources they are eligible for 

  • Maintains confidentially in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 

  • Practices harm reduction principles on site, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect 

  • Other duties and responsibilities as required 

Minimum Required Skills & Qualifications:  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 

  • Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S. 

  • Must have personal, reliable transportation to and from work sites and shifts 

  • Must be 18 years of age 

  • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision 

  • Detailed oriented and highly organized 

  • Compliance with all company policies 

  • Must provide proof of COVID vaccination or willing to be vaccinated 

  • Prior experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is desired 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is required 

  • Applicants may be required to take a background check after a conditional offer is made. Pursuant to State and local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider employing qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records 

 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's or associate degree in a relevant field 

 

Physical Requirements:  

  • Frequent sitting or stationary work 

 

Work Environment:  

  • Employees have direct contact with clients/patients while administering care 

  • This position will require traveling to other office locations or off-site meetings as required by the job 

 

Compensation and Benefits:   

  • Competitive Hourly Pay Rate: ($28-$33) 

  • Excellent Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life & 401K) 

 

Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Cardea Health is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the state of California and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for this role. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change, or a new job description may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Detail Oriented

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