Housing Coordinator

Indera is looking for a Housing and Care Coordinator (ESSHI Program in Cayuga County)

At Indera we envision a world where disability never limits opportunity,

and every community is built for everyone.

Indera is dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for the individuals we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, and are committed to providing the support, accommodations, and resources needed to help every employee achieve their personal and professional goals.

Job Summary:

The Housing and Care Coordinator provides information about the ESSHI supportive housing program at Sennett Meadows to the community, determines program eligibility for referred individuals and coordinates all start-up activities to ensure successful establishment of residence. Responsible for addressing and resolving all housing related issues and supporting the goals of approximately nine program participants. Obtain needed community-based services and provide one-on-one support to maintain or increase each participant’s ability to live safely and successfully at Sennett Meadows. This position conducts in-depth case management with each participant and is responsible for addressing all identified independent living needs. The Housing and Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all physical, mental and behavioral needs are assessed and addressed.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with referral sources to identify potential program participants

• Assess program eligibility and suitability with each person referred and complete enrollment process

• Work with participants to identify and secure essential household items, furnishings and initial food supply; help set up apartment

• Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment for each participant to identify support services that help maintain independence

• Educate participants and family members on available services and resources

• Provide general case management to link participants to needed services such as health and wellness, preventative, personal assistance, transportation, food, legal, financial, etc.

• Coordinate services with other agencies and engage in regular communication to effectively and efficiently provide supports

• Develop individualized goals and Care Plan with each participant

• Work one-one with participants to improve independent living skills as identified in goals including travel training, financial management, housekeeping, meal preparation, community navigation, etc.

• Teach program participants how to use technology and devices to communicate with community providers, friends and family

• Conduct semi-annual needs assessment for services with each participant

• Collaborate with other program staff to organize educational, social, recreational and wellness in-house or community activities for program participants

• Work with other program staff and Cornerstone Property Management to support residents and resolve issues

• Support the Center’s system advocacy efforts as directed by supervisor

• Keep accurate and timely documentation and complete required reports

• Attend agency and community meetings and events as directed by supervisor

• Uphold code of ethics, code of conduct and all Indera policies and procedures

• Exercise sound judgment as a matter of course, and hold protected health information and other sensitive information in the strictest of confidence in accordance with Indera and HIPAA policies

• Consistently represent Indera professionally by demonstrating the highest ethical standards

• Perform other duties as assigned

Work location: Syracuse - Onondaga County & Cayuga County (Sennett Meadows)

Hours and days: Monday-Friday 8:00am -4:00pm

Compensation: $22.65 -$25.00 per hour

Non -Exempt

40 hours per week, including one-hour paid lunch