#18-3 Housing Coordinator (HPS1)

Full time opening in our HIV/AIDS Case Management Program.

Position Description: Health Program Specialist

• The HIV Housing Coordinator assists chronically homeless and unstably housed HIV positive clients in location, securing and maintaining quality housing.

• Works with HIV positive clients facing homelessness, shut off notices, eviction notices, voucher programs, and those seeking grant supportive services.

• Actively advocates and assists clients with housing plans to secure housing that meets the client’s needs.

• Coordinates with SRHD Care Management team, city and state housing programs, service providers, and coalitions to increase housing opportunities for clients.

• May need to seek legal advice and support for clients with extreme housing barriers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related field.

• Two years of previous assessment and/or counseling experience working with the targeted population or related experience in a similar capacity, with some knowledge of the needs, concerns and attitudes of the targeted population.

• Must have evidenced experience or knowledge relating to working with low-income and marginalized populations.

Required Licenses:

• Ownership or/access to a motor vehicle is necessary for this position. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license, and current auto insurance is required to complete essential functions of this position

Required Immunizations:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)

• Varicella (Chicken Pox)

• Hep B

• Influenza

Preferred Experience:

• Three years of experience in social services work or other applicable experience is preferred.

Equal opportunity employer.