Employment/Housing Coordinator Job at Mental Health Association Inc
MHA is hiring immediately for an Employment/Housing Coordinator. The Employment/Housing Coordinator in the Young Adult Supported Community Living program will work with young adults aged 18 – 22 who need support obtaining and maintaining employment, along with housing once they transition from the program.
Based in Hampden County, this is an engaging, rewarding job for an individual who is truly dedicated to making a difference in the community and the lives of young adults. This is a Monday through Friday position that requires some flexibility for weekend hours.
The Employment/Housing Coordinator Position’s Essential Functions Support young adults to:
- Gather necessary documentation to obtain housing.
- Find suitable housing by completing online applications, contacting landlords.
- Maintain housing through advocacy and mediation.
- Improve job development skills.
- Obtain and maintain a job.
- Learn independent living skills by teaching, role modeling.
- Participate actively in their community.
- Obtaining and maintaining employment.
- Achieve goals related to employment and education.
- Obtain all appropriate benefits.
- Achieve sustainable income through regular employment.
- Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or as necessary.
- Complete documentation requirements including progress notes, data entry.
- Job coaching for all young adults served.
- Help obtain housing for young adults transitioning out of the program.
- Perform housing readiness assessments.
- Transport as needed.
- Perform vocational assessments
- Complete thorough housing inspection to ensure safety and suitability.
The Employment/Housing Coordinator Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Valid driver’s license, sufficient automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and a safe reliable vehicle during working hours.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Good oral, written, computer, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program participants.
- Strong interpersonal skills, patience, caring, and compassion.
- Must be able to pass and maintain certifications in CPR, and first aid.
- Must be at least eighteen years old.
The Employment/Housing Coordinator Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree Required.
- Previous experience helping individuals obtain employment preferred.
- Previous experience helping individuals obtain housing preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
EEOC Statement: MHA Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MHA Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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