Health Homes Housing Coordinator

Description

Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. is seeking a Health Homes Housing Coordinator based in our Binghamton office. This position oversees the daily operations of the Health Homes Housing Specialists and Counselor position. Is responsible for allocating work to and reviewing the work of the Health Homes Housing Specialist and Counselor in regards to all Health Homes Housing related tasks and duties. Is responsible for training, providing supervision, and overall general oversight of Health Homes Housing Specialists and Counselor. The Health Homes Housing Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Client Services, Housing.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Health Homes Housing Coordinator include housing referral services to chronically ill health home eligible individuals receiving services from STCC, their families and significant others. This includes but is not limited to :

• case conferencing with other agencies / service providers / medical staff, in order to ensure comprehensive care plan development and integration and the promotion of medical outcomes in conjunction with access to stable, affordable housing
• arranging appropriate housing service linkages; including but not limited to public assistance, Section 8, emergency rental assistance, emergency utility assistance, homelessness prevention initiatives
• engaging clients, as needed, in the conduct of an initial housing assessment, re-assessment, service plan development, follow-up interviews and evaluations
• monitoring medical outcomes data and verifying required data with medical providers
• monitoring housing stability, as well as documenting ongoing outcome measures related to such and tracking goal attainment
• maintaining working relationships with housing / financial assistance providers, landlords and rental companies;

serving as a client advocate as necessary

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including : life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending plan and generous time off (24 days annually + 11 paid holidays)

Salary

$24.50 / hour working 35-hours per week, may vary depending upon experience

Requirements

Education :

Experience :