Housing Coordinator

Since 2004, The Gathering Inn has compassionately reached out to individuals experiencing homelessness, aiming to welcome new beginnings and transform lives. Originally a winter-only shelter serving 40 individuals nightly, we have evolved into a multifaceted organization with multiple locations, serving nearly 500 individuals and families daily. Our mission is to meet people where they are, inspire hope, and walk alongside them on their journey to sustainable housing.

Through our emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and medical respite care, we provide programs and support designed to empower guests toward self-sufficiency and long-term stability.

The Housing Coordinator works directly with individuals and families experiencing homelessness to identify, secure, and maintain safe and stable housing opportunities. This position is responsible for supporting guests throughout the housing process by coordinating services, identifying appropriate housing resources, assisting with housing applications and documentation, and promoting long-term housing stability.

The Housing Coordinator collaborates closely with guests, Case Managers, landlords, property management companies, housing authorities, and community partners to remove barriers to housing and facilitate successful transitions from shelter to permanent housing. This position requires a compassionate, trauma-informed, and service-oriented approach while maintaining compliance with organizational standards, funding requirements, and housing program guidelines.

• Uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of The Gathering Inn while maintaining a "guest-first" and trauma-informed approach at all times.
• Conduct housing assessments to evaluate guests’ housing needs, barriers, eligibility, strengths, and appropriate housing options.
• Assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness in identifying and securing safe, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions.
• Screen and assess potential program participants for eligibility for Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and other housing assistance programs.
• Support guests throughout the housing process, including housing searches, application completion, documentation collection, and lease preparation.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with landlords, property managers, housing authorities, and housing program representatives to increase housing opportunities for guests.
• Actively recruit and engage landlords willing to rent to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including those with barriers such as limited income, poor rental history, or prior evictions.
• Coordinate and attend housing viewings, inspections, lease signings, and move-in appointments as needed.
• Educate guests regarding tenant rights and responsibilities, lease compliance, budgeting, housing maintenance, and successful tenancy practices.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and other program staff to develop individualized housing stability and service plans for guests.
• Provide ongoing housing stabilization support and follow-up services after placement to promote long-term housing retention and success.
• Respond to housing-related crises or challenges by assisting with problem-solving, conflict resolution, mediation, and connection to supportive resources.
• Advocate on behalf of guests facing barriers to housing, including discrimination, documentation issues, or other housing-related challenges.
• Coordinate services with internal staff and external community partners to ensure a collaborative and streamlined approach to housing support.
• Connect guests with community resources and supportive services, including rental assistance, utility…