Housing coordinator Jobs in Dearborn, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple�. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!Samaritas, one of the state’s largest faith-based nonprofits, has been sending ripples of positive change into Michigan communities since 1934. Prior to 2016, Samaritas operated as Lutheran Social Services of Michigan.Samaritas provides a continuum of care to all in need with approximately 70 different programs in 40 different locations in Michigan. We believe in diversity and inclusion, for the people we serve and the people we employ. Employing nearly 2,000 employees in opportunities ranging from direct service to management in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, we hope that you will consider joining the Samaritas team and help work in making a difference in communities across Michigan.We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.

Responsibilities

Provides housing support services for Refugee clients in need of affordable housing, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) :

• Provide comprehensive, strength-based housing support services to all assigned clients including intake assessment, goal-setting, progress monitoring, financial literacy, resources and referrals and advocacy.
• Coordinate with referring case managers to develop and implement a housing plan to access stable and affordable housing; address the barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing.
• Educate clients on referrals / services available and the procedures for applying for / accessing referrals / services, as well as their rights related to services. Assist clients in completing required documentation.
• Participate in in-house case consultations and meetings, facilitating problem-solving, resource-sharing, and communication regarding refugee tenants. Address non-compliance issues with Refugee case managers and landlords. Support and guide families in positive decision-making.
• Assist in obtaining and delivering needed household items and furniture to clients homes; including the loading and unloading of items.
• Assist with managing the inventory of donated items, at Samaritas' central location and support with organizing and maintaining tracking of domations.
• Serve as an advocate for clients with tenants, and act as their liaison with service providers and community agencies and implement strategies to acknowledge and / or celebrate resident achievements and accomplishments. Implement financial literacy programming to guide clients in making sound decisions regarding their personal finances.
• Facilitate ongoing communication with case managers and landlords in order to assess family's wellbeing, as well as other family needs.
• Represent Refugee Services program and the organization at community events and outreach efforts, promoting community awareness of the Refugee Services program and its services.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure / Certification

Experience

Additional Work Requirements

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