Service Coordinator

pstrongAbode/strong, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a strongService Coordinator /strongfor our programs in Alameda County. /p pstrongAbout The Role/strong: Thespan /spanstrongService Coordinator/strongspan /spanis responsible for the provision of housing services to individuals who are homeless. The Service 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./p pstrongThe People and Culture/strong: You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. 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. /p pstrongOur Benefits Perks:/strong/p ul listrong$28.85 - $31.74 per hour/strong/li li100% paid health, vision, and dental options/li li19 PTO days 12 Holidays per year/li liVoluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more/li li3% retirement match/contribution /li liProfessional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events/li liDynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others/li /ul pstrongHow You Make An Impact:/strong/p ul liProvision of comprehensive housing services to participants, which may include working directly with landlords./li liWorking closely with other social service partners referring and providing services to participants./li liCoordination of services for program participants to ensure that participants are receiving essential services to increase health and housing outcomes./li liAssist 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. /li liProvide 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. /li liCreate and maintain an Individual service plan and needs assessment for each household./li liMeet with the household in person, either in the community or within the home as frequently as needed./li liAttend program meetings with internal and external partners to coordinate services and ensure quality services./li liMaintain client files, including all necessary documentation./li liCommunicate closely and frequently with all members of the team to improve systems, solve problems, share resources, and coordinate work./li liMust be able to document services in a timely manner, using BIRP format./li liAttend staff meetings and other agency functions as needed./li liOther duties as assigned./li /ul pstrongHow You Meet Qualifications:/strong/p ul liBachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field or equivalent field experience./li li2 years case management experience providing services to homeless or low-income individuals and/or families./li liDriving and transportation of participants when required./li liUse of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required./li liFlexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours as needed.em/em/li /ul pstrongNotice/strong: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.  /p pstrongNotice/strong: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace./p