Housing Support Coordinator- Region Field Office

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Job Title:

Housing Support Coordinator
- Region 3 Field Office
- Atlanta Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job

Requisition :

Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:

BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Job Title:

Housing Support Coordinator
- Region 3 Field Office
- Atlanta Workplace:
Region 3 Field Office Hybrid- minimum 3 days per week in office

Travel: 30% yearly

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Regional Services Administrator, the Transition 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 Transition 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 Transition Coordinator II 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…