Stabilization Housing Manager

The Stabilization Housing Manager provides high-quality, intensive case management and engagement through a survivor-centered, trauma-informed approach for domestic violence survivors and their children in our transitional and longer-term housing programs to achieve short-term outcomes toward their longer-term stabilization goals for an empowered, self-sufficient life. The Stabilization Housing Manager advocates for systems change to improve access to services, resources, and justice for DV survivors serving as a key contact to outside agencies on participants' behalf.

Perform job in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives, core values and personnel policies of Harbor

COV. Support and participate in the miscellaneous tasks of the organization not necessarily defined in job description. Carry out all job tasks collaboratively and cooperatively based on an understanding of culturally competent, strength-based strategies within an economic and social justice framework.

• Provide comprehensive case management, develop and implement detailed service plans. Service plan may include housing search, housing advocacy, working with program participants to secure financial resources and plan for permanent housing. The Stabilization Housing Manager may act as a liaison and advocate with community service providers to secure resources for children, including daycare, summer camp, after-school, or other resources.
• Act as a liaison to the property manager and regional housing authority related to rent payments, annual re-certifications, inspections, and other related matters as needed.
• Provide emotional support and DV education through regular face-to-face meetings with survivors or over the phone.
• Complete assessments of needs for stability and safety.
• Provide safety planning and crisis intervention.
• Assist participants to obtain and maintain safe housing.
• Oversee safe and high-quality operations of the residential facilities including providing after-hours support in case of any property-related emergencies and safety concerns.
• Provide legal, medical, mental health and employment related advocacy.
• Provide assistance with budget planning and financial literacy.
• Make all necessary referrals to assure meaningful connections.
• Lead a comprehensive tenant selection process.
• Actively participate in weekly supervision, all-staff and direct service meetings and regularly required trainings.
• Lead family engagement activities, groups, and other community building projects.
• Collaborate regularly with the youth specialist to support ongoing needs, referrals, and general enrichment of children and youth in Harbor
  
  COV’s residential program.
• Maintain data collection and ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with requirements from funders.
• Support agency-wide culture that fosters accountability and ongoing skill-building.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Understanding of domestic violence dynamics, and how these affect different populations and intersect with racial and social justice.
• Understanding of client-centered approaches that focus on the client’s current strengths and needs for facilitating realistic and empowering goals, along with fostering long-term relationships and impacts.
• Experience with housing authorities and property management companies with regard to applications, leasing, re-certification, and facilitating cooperation between tenant/landlord relations.
• Knowledge of public and private rentals, affordable housing, rent-to-own, home ownership, and other housing options and related criteria.
• Knowledge of community-based resources, especially in low-income communities.
• Ability to assess, deal constructively, manage and/or de-escalate crises using a trauma-informed approach.
• Strong listening, communication, and solution-focused problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of culturally competent, strength-based strategies within an anti-racism, and economic and social justice framework.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Be a team player with enthusiasm about…