Housing Coordinator

Housing Coordinator Housing Navigation Center

United Way of Weld County

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

United Way of Weld County builds powerful partnerships to bring about lasting community-wide change. With the support of United Way donors, volunteers and partners, together we are building a better Weld County, one where every household has the opportunity to succeed.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBLITIES

The Housing Navigation Center (HNC) is a physical location where those experiencing homelessness receive support to regain housing and those at risk of homelessness are prevented from losing their housing. As part of Weld’s Way Home, Weld County’s initiative to address and prevent homelessness, the HNC provides low barrier access to housing centered services ranging from homelessness prevention to temporary cold weather shelter.

The Housing Coordinator will be based at the HNC and is responsible for providing case management and housing coordination for households experiencing homelessness. Housing Coordinators work with individuals that engage on site. Coordinators advocate to ensure the most vulnerable households experiencing homelessness in the community are connected to supports to find stable and permanent housing. Housing Coordinators provide person-centered care, working toward stability and self-sufficiency, with the ultimate goal of obtaining stable housing.

Housing coordination is a collaborative approach where the worker and guest focuses on overcoming challenges that may be preventing the household in obtaining stable housing. They facilitate connections to community agencies to coordinate care and connect households to additional resources, and ensure households have ties to their community and support systems. Additionally, this position will ensure a smooth transition from homelessness to housing and broker resources that help individuals maintain housing. This includes but is not limited to regular home visits and case

management, tenant education, landlord facilitation and mediation, neighbor skills, assistance in applying for benefits, etc.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

· Utilize motivational interviewing to engage guests in identifying barriers and developing holistic housing plans

· Utilize Housing First, trauma-informed care, person centered, and culturally competent principles when interacting with guests – from point of intake to housing case management

· When necessary, complete intakes for people entering into services utilizing Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

· Coordinate with community partners to ensure HNC guests are connecting to appropriate community resources

· As part of the housing process, complete financial screenings and obtain documents for financial applications

· De-escalate and mitigate conflicts or concerns with guests

· Report and maintain documentation in compliance will all agency, state, and federal requirements, including HMIS data entry

· Case management for those who have been housed through HNC programs

· Assist with regular HNC and Shelter operations as needed, including possible occasional evening and weekend hours to assist guests at the overnight shelter when additional staffing is needed due to extreme weather

· Attend community events and training when appropriate

· Support other teams in the HNC as needed

United Way of Weld County General

· Support and promote the mission, values, goals and objectives of United Way, including representing United Way in professional organizations and the community (as assigned).

· Support fundraising efforts of United Way and activities that support United Way.

· Support United Way annual events, disaster response, and other activities as assigned.

· Participate in staff meetings and in service opportunities.

· Contribute to organizational promotions including writing promotional copy, proofreading informational and campaign materials, participation in outreach, etc.

· Other duties as assigned.

United way Worldwide Core Competencies for All Staff

· Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.

· Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

· Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

· Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.

· Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

· Excellent customer service and phone skills

· Effective interpersonal communication skills including one-on-one conversations

· Ability to multi-task with constantly changing priorities and excellent follow-through skills

· Ability to work independently and as a team player

· Case management and charting skills

· Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred

· Ability and desire to work with people from various backgrounds and/or limited English capabilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Associates degree or equivalent experience in related areas

· Experience and willingness to work with highly vulnerable individuals and people experiencing homelessness

POSITION INFORMATION

· Full-time, non-exempt

· Pay Range (H4): $18.21- $20.50 per hour

o Plus $.48 per hour Spanish speaking differential, if applicable

· Supervisory duties: no direct reports

· Reports to: Assistant Director of HNC

· Location: Greeley, CO

· Eligible for remote work: on occasion, with Supervisor approval

· Background check required

BENEFITS

· Insurance options include voluntary medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, as well as automatic life insurance, and an available FSA plan.

· The leave plan includes vacation, sick, parental leave, short-term disability, and at least 14 paid holidays.

· The retirement plan is open to all employees after one year, and the employer contribution is determined by the Board of Directors.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

United Way of Weld County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts its recruitment and hiring based solely upon job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Compensation Statement

At United Way of Weld County, we believe in fairness and equity in our hiring process. We recognize that negotiating pay can create inequality, as it often rewards the best negotiators rather than the most qualified candidates. To ensure consistency and eliminate this bias, our salary bands are based on education and experience, and we do not negotiate salary once an offer is made. The only exceptions to the offer will be based on new, relevant information regarding experience or education. Due to budget constraints, we are unable to offer compensation outside of the posted salary range. Please consider this when applying.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please apply on United Way of Weld County’s website at https://www.unitedway-weld.org/careers. Applications should include a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Bilingual and multilingual candidates encouraged to apply. Any questions should be directed to Laurent Gabriel, HNC Assistant Director lgabriel@unitedway-weld.org . No phone calls please.