Housing Stability Coordinator

About Community Housing Network Community Housing Network (CHN) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing homes for people in need through proven strategies of homeless prevention, housing assistance, affordable housing development, community education, advocacy, and referrals. Since 2001, CHN has served as the leading housing resource nonprofit organization in southeast Michigan and serves thousands of families and individuals annually who are facing homelessness, people with disabilities, low-income households, and other vulnerable Michigan residents. Community Housing Network is Opening Doors and Transforming Lives through a work environment dedicated to empowering a work/life balance success through our Core Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation and Passion. CHN is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness which includes: - Creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to provide better services for participants and staff. - Utilizing a trauma informed approach to build rapport with vulnerable populations. - Making available educational resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, all the while providing a platform for conversation. Community Housing Network provides excellent employment opportunities with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. All full-time employees enjoy a rich package of benefits including: - Health Insurance - Dental - Vision - Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending - 401k - Life Insurance - Long Term Disability Insurance (Full Time Salary Staff) - Voluntary Products: Aflac, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance - Generous Vacation and Medical Leave Time Community Housing Network is an equal-opportunity employer recognized by the Detroit Free Press as a Top 100 Workplace and honored as a Crain's Cool Place to Work. Housing Stability Coordinator Department: Programs Reports to: Housing Stability Supervisor Employment Status Classification: Full Time Salary; Exempt ** ** Job Description Summary: The Housing Stability Coordinator is responsible for providing strength based, housing case management while engaging in compassionate and empowering problem-solving conversations with program participants, community partners, and team members to encourage housing stability. The coordinator will actively participate in the coordinated entry system as well as the larger service network as needed. The coordinator will also contribute to outcomes and continuous quality improvement at the agency and Continuum of Care level. **Essential Functions: ** Meet program participants to complete required paperwork and conduct a full assessment for the applicable grant funding and resources. Provide housing case management services following Critical Time Intervention and Housing First models using a strength-based, person-centered approach. Develop individualized housing stability plans in collaboration with the participant receiving services. Explore long term affordable housing opportunities for program participants. Conduct monthly home visits with housed program participants to review housing goals, continued eligibility, and exit planning. Document all case notes within the Homeless Management Information System per grant and agency requirements. Explore, identify, and link program participants to community resources related to their unique household needs. Participate in community-based activities when appropriate, representing Community Housing Network at community forums, workgroups, and events