Job Title:  Housing Support Coordinator-Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta

Pay Grade: K

Workplace: Hybrid- 1-2 days in office per week

Travel: Some travel within DBHDD's Region 3

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Regional Services Administrator, the Housing Support Coordinator is responsible for supporting Individuals and providers by assuring individuals have initial and ongoing access to recommended services; providers are implementing service models within established guidelines; and actively facilitating individual access to recommended services. The Housing Support Coordinator shall identify and create housing opportunities for individuals and be responsible for efficient regional housing utilization and oversight of DBHDD housing resources. 

Housing Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Housing Support Coordinator is responsible for management for the Supportive Housing Initiative along with administering the Georgia Housing Voucher Program and the Bridge Funding Program and acting as DBHDD representative in community activities designed to expand housing opportunities for DBHDD covered individuals.  The summary of these duties acts as the face of DBHDD in the local communities, partnering with and maintain effective working relationships with Local, State and Federal officials, community leaders and the public.  Facilitates the seamless and successful execution of program goals and initiatives in the local communities; ensures all stakeholders are informed and solicits program support and sponsorship from diverse groups within the community.  Serves as a liaison between the local community, support staff, and affiliated agencies to ensure the execution of program goals, objectives, and client success. 

Specific duties include:

·        Oversee the Supportive Housing Contracts

·        Data management, collection, analysis and interpretation on all matters related to supportive housing.

·        Evaluating and signing off on applications for a state funded rental assistance programs.

• Interpreting the program description to solve the housing barriers facing those with SPMI needing housing.
• Evaluating documentation for compliance to program requirements and resolving discrepancies.
• Conducting field reviews of housing placements and resolving housing deficiencies with property owners.
• Investigating and resolving housing complaints by DBHDD placed individuals and property owners.
• Conducting field Housing Quality Standard reviews and training provider network on those standards.
• Representing DBHDD in community forums concerning chronic homelessness and disabilities (e.g. Continuums of Care, homeless counts, prison/jail reform and transition planning)
• Representing DBHDD in outreach efforts to private property owners and other community-based opportunities in an effort to expand housing options for DBHDD clients.
• Provide consistent training to providers on “Housing First” principals and DBHDD housing options as new provider staff come online.
• Represent DBHDD in “In Reach” coordination in institutional settings (hospital, jail, prison) to ensure a “soft” hand off to community-based resources including housing options.
• Identify support service resources that housing providers can rely on in their effort to housing DBHDD individuals.

Position Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask a high volume of detailed work

·        Ability to travel 30-40% within the State of Georgia

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum qualifications above and:

• Understanding of recovery principles
• Knowledge of ACT, ICM, CST and CM a plus
• Knowledge of housing principals and programs is a plus, e.g. “Housing First” principals, federal rental assistance programs, homeless housing programs, and Housing Quality Standards.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with experience performing program evaluation, program monitoring, data analysis.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work with the public and individuals from diverse backgrounds, groups, and sectors.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems under pressure

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.