What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Coordinator position at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago?
Essential Functions* of the position are detailed below and include any physical requirements checked below:
1. Assess prospective clients for program eligibility through receipt of internal and external referrals;
2. Responsible for assisting homeless households with obtaining and maintaining basic household furnishings;
3. Assess prospective clients for program eligibility through receipt of internal and external referrals;
4. Responsible for apartment inspections to ensure apartments are safe and in compliance with Housing and Urban Development Housing Quality Standards;
5. Assists clients with coordination of rent renewals and advocates for clients to resolve any landlord-related issues;
6. Transports clients to view potential apartments and with obtaining household related items, as needed;
7. Collects monthly rent from clients;
8. Responsible for maintaining up-to-date and accurate client files, case notes and databases, as required by agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies;
9. Participates in community outreach efforts to obtain additional resources for clients;
10. Meets with each client as required by the Program or based on client needs;
11. Knows and complies with the laws and regulations relevant to the position and services.
PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day.
X Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds.
X Climb up and down up to 5 flights of stairs at a time.
X Lift up to 25 pounds.
Additional Requirements:
Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to:
X Background check, including any program specific requirements
Physical examination
Drug Testing
TB Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation
X Agency-specified automobile insurance
Additional Requirements:
Immediate Supervisor: Program Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
Indirectly Supervises: N/A
Education and Experience Requirements:
Relevant Education:
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Experience:
Preferred: 3 years of related experience
Minimum: 1-2 years of related experience
Certification/Licensure:
Preferred: N/A
Minimum: N/A
