[Msw] Housing Services Coordinator Position open

[Pamela Hammond]

Housing Services Coordinator Job Description

Legacy Counseling Center is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Housing Services Coordinator creating a new housing resource base serving persons with HIV/AIDS. The new Housing Services Coordinator will be charged with developing a knowledge base of all existing housing resources in the area and becoming a centralized HIV/AIDS housing specialist to coordinate with other housing programs (particularly transitional housing). 

The Housing Services Coordinator will work with our Founders Cottage director evaluating potential new intakes for our hospice/terminally ill HIV/AIDS housing by interviewing prospective new residents either in the hospital or in their place to residence to determine whether or not they are eligible for services, how critical their need is, and when bed space may become available. In doing this, the Housing Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that all beds at the Cottage remain full, that the wait list remains current and up to date and that priority is given to those individuals in the most need.

The Housing Service Coordinator will create housing plans for all residents to ensure rapid discharge to appropriate housing, utilizing the information gleaned from knowledge and networking with other housing providers. The Housing Service Coordinator will be creating a flow chart to direct clients to appropriate housing options. 

The Housing Services Coordinator will sit on various city and county housing boards and coordinate and network with other agency as a way to remain up to date and improve their own knowledge of the Dallas/Texas housing situation. 

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related social science field. Masters degree preferred but, not required.

- Extensive knowledge of local housing programs, such as Section 8, HUD Housing, HPRP, EASH, Shelter +, POSH and other area non-profit housing programs. 

- The ability to clearly express thoughts professionally in writing as well as verbally. Candidates need to posses the ability to strategize and plan independently and as part of a team. Leaders are encouraged to apply.

- Candidates need to possess basic computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.

- Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, be self-motivated, and professional.

- Please email all resumes and inquiries to at Melissa at legacycounseling.org <mailto:Melissa at legacycounseling.org> .

Melissa Grove M.S., LPC

Executive Director

Legacy Counseling Center

 

4054 McKinney Avenue 

Suite 102

Dallas, TX 75204

(214) 520-6308 ext. 302

Melissa at legacycounseling.org

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