Service Coordinator

Service Coordinator

Abode Services, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Service Coordinator for our Housing program in San Jose, Ca.

At Abode, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. Our mission is to solve homelessness through housing and supportive services that help individuals and families achieve stability and independence. Grounded in the Housing First model, we meet people where they are and provide individualized support based on their needs, goals, and strengths. When you join Abode, you're not just taking a job, you're becoming part of a team creating meaningful change in our communities and a commitment to lasting housing stability.

We start with dignity, take smart risks, be transparent, solve for today and tomorrow, and spark each other's strengths in everything we do!

We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

The Service Coordinator is responsible for the provision of housing services to individuals who are homeless. The Services Coordinator provides a variety of services to increase housing stability including counseling, referral to financial/credit counseling, referral to legal services, and developing an individualized housing plan that includes a path to permanent housing stability, subsequent to financial assistance. This position is also responsible for service coordination to ensure that participants are connected to other necessary supportive services.

How You Make An Impact:

• Provision of comprehensive housing services to participants, which may include working directly with landlords
• Working closely with other social service partners referring and providing services to participants.
• Coordination of services for program participants to ensure that participants are receiving essential services to increase health and housing outcomes.
• Assist residents in retaining housing and maximizing their independence and self-sufficiency by providing linkages to appropriate community services such as crisis intervention, rehab, income support and benefits acquisition, employment assistance, primary physical and mental health, substance recovery and family involvement.
• Provide referrals for further assessment/treatment services for any areas of concern, such as developmental, learning disabilities, behavioral/healthcare needs, school readiness and exposure to drug, alcohol abuse and family violence within the household.
• Create and maintain an Individual service plan and needs assessment for each household.
• Meet with the household in person, either in the community or within the home as frequently as needed.
• Attend program meetings with internal and external partners to coordinate services and ensure quality services.
• Maintain client files, including all necessary documentation.
• Communicate closely and frequently with all members of the team to improve systems, solve problems, share resources, and coordinate work.
• Must be able to document services in a timely manner, using BIRP format.
• Attend staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

How You Meet

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field or equivalent field experience.
• 2 years case management experience providing services to homeless or low-income individuals and/or families.
• Driving and transportation of participants when required.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.
• Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Professional experience in the human services or related field and demonstrated experience with low-income individuals and families.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations with program participants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.
• Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and…