Program Coordinator - Housing Supports

Be a part of something that matters. Join our growing team to find meaning in your next career - the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of children and adults living with a mental illness, addiction or developmental disability. A chance to experience what it feels to be empowered and do the work you’re most passionate about. Our compassionate, caring employees are the heartbeat of our organization. We are a team of diverse individuals - clinicians, case managers, nurses, social workers and more - on a mission to change lives by helping the most vulnerable members of our community. We’re adding new opportunities every day! Explore our open positions to find a career that’s the right fit for you.

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

Responsibilities:

· Assists Vice President in ensuring that program provides quality care which meets the standards of Oaks Integrated Care and its funding and regulatory sources

· Assists Vice President in interviewing candidates and selecting staff for positions

· Provides thorough orientation, supervision, training, evaluation and support for staff

· Ensures effective teamwork and collaboration of staff both within and across Oaks Integrated Care programs

· Ensures that staff are performing duties as expected and documents performance problems

· Interprets and transmits agency/program policies and procedures to staff and ensures compliance with same.

· Collaborates with DCA and NJ FamilyCare to implement program expectations

· Develops an individualized housing support plan with participants

· Assists with navigating the complexities of the housing application process through the progression of prospective tenant to tenant as well as assisting with the housing search

· Identifies, coordinates, and secures resources to assist with housing costs and other expenses

· Documents all contacts in New Jersey’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) or a HMIS-comparable system consistent with additional guidance from DMAHS

· Assists with the housing recertification processes, including lease renewals and housing subsidy renewals

· Educates and trains the participant on the role, rights and responsibilities of the tenant and landlord

· Supports the participant in development of independent living and tenancy skills, including: housekeeping; cleanliness; time management; financial literacy skills; budgeting; fraud prevention; establishing a bank account; connections to community services including grocery stores, transportation, schools, and jobs; as well as connecting the individual to social services

· Participates in staff meetings and other program meetings/activities

· Performs other program related tasks that contributes to the success of the Housing Supports Program

· Use of personal vehicle may be required

Benefits:

Competitive base salary

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Flexible spending plans

EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!

Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates

Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree;

One (1) year relevant experience

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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