Housing Coordinator - Knowledge, Education For Your Success

Come join our team as a HOUSING COORDINATOR and make a difference in the lives of others!

Founded in 2009 by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, Knowledge and Education for Your Success (KEYS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, private-public partnership, dedicated to enhancing access to supportive services for low-income residents in San Bernardino County. KEYS provides an array of services including case management to assist families and individuals in accessing existing resources and services within the County.

In summary, the HOUSING COORDINATOR will provide housing navigation service coordination for all KEYS PROGRAMS. The HC will work in partnership and collaboration with multiple entities to assist in rapidly rehousing and/or achieving stabilization for homeless individuals and/or their families.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with property managers, leasing agents, property owners and housing partners interested in partnering to provide housing for those experiencing homelessness.
• Serve as a point of contact for housing assistance programs and fields inquiries from current and prospective housing partners.
• Initiate housing agreements with partners to secure available units for customers.
• Build and maintain a housing inventory for customers including available units and upcoming vacancies.
• Coordinates housing process to include documentation from housing partners, inspections from third parties, etc.
• Supports housing search with clients by visiting units in-person or virtually.
• Collaborates with program team members to assess program participant barriers, preferences, needs and goals with individualized housing plans.
• Perform outreach to community organizations to inform, engage and recruit new partners.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Social Work, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of experience in similar fields is preferred or, a minimum of an Associate's degree (AA/AS) required. Demonstrated experience working with populations who are high risk and experiencing homelessness, social services, substance/drug abuse, or other under-resourced populations. Experience with mental health is a strong plus. Work experience in sales/real estate preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Basic technology skills, e.g., smartphone, and database entry are required.

BENEFITS

KEYS provides 100% employer paid medical, dental, life/AD&D, and vision insurance options for employee only coverage. Voluntary 403(b) plan offered. Employees are eligible for enrollment the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Cell phone allowance, 12 Paid holidays, vacation and sick time.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community? Apply today.