Job Description

Harmony Project Housing Services Coordinator

Harmony Project, a department of YWCA Greenwich, is seeking a skilled advocate to join our dedicated and highly trained team. YWCA Greenwich is a state designated domestic violence service provider and member of the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), as well as a Rape, Abuse, and Incest Network (RAINN) affiliated provider of sexual violence services. Harmony Project delivers a full spectrum of services for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence. All services are free and confidential.
The YWCA Greenwich is seeking a compassionate individual with a commitment to working towards equity and social justice. The Housing Services Coordinator will assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence in attaining housing rapidly and in maintaining safe and stable housing long term. In addition to direct housing services, the Housing Services Coordinator will support survivors to increase income, ensure health insurance coverage, apply for state and federal benefits, and support clients who are able to maintain secure employment.
Candidates must be empathetic, trauma-informed, and able to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Essential Functions:
Direct Service
The primary role of the Housing Services Coordinator is to provide housing advocacy and case management services to survivors/victims of domestic and sexual violence and/or human trafficking. Case management using a DV Housing First approach, includes trauma-informed, survivor-centered support to obtain housing stabilization, rebuild self-esteem, develop essential life skills, and establish financial independence by helping survivors achieve their goals to increase income and self-sufficiency. Additionally, as is required in state standards and best-practice models, the Housing Services Coordinator will provide survivors with supportive counseling, risk assessment, safety planning, goal setting, resources, and referrals to other support services. Compliance with housing program standards, eligibility and the extensive documentation of all housing services provided by Harmony Project will be the responsibility of the Housing Services Coordinator.
The Housing Services Coordinator will also support the Crisis Intervention Team by responding to 24-hour hotline and delivering crisis intervention services to clients as needed. All services are to be delivered using a trauma-informed and client-defined approach. Candidates must be knowledgeable of community resources and other available programs and services.
Collaborations and Networking
Partnerships with other community service providers is an integral part of housing advocacy. The Housing Services Coordinator will attend various housing service provider meetings and participate in task forces and learning communities, including with homelessness and domestic/sexual violence service providers. The Housing Services Coordinator will be the "in-house" expert on housing programs and services available throughout the state and will work to develop positive working relationships with various service providers, including public housing authorities and private landlords.
MINIMUM E DUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in social service-related field Minimum of 2 years' professional experience in a social service setting which should include working with individuals impacted by trauma, specifically with family violence Housing advocacy experience required Candidates must be knowledgeable of community resources and other available programs and services. Comprehensive working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, as well as safety planning and client defined advocacy Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and basic computer skills Ability to integrate and manage large amounts of information and communicate this information appropriately and effectively Willingness to learn how to navigate multiple systems including housing, health, employment, substance use disorder treatment and government benefits Current certification as battered women's counselor under CGS 52-146k regarding Privileged Communications and maintain certification with required annual continued education (provided) Personal qualities should include integrity, reliability, organization and commitment to the mission of YWCA Greenwich Reliable transportation and working mobile phone required Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
STATUS: Full Time Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Director of Harmony Project
COMPENSATION: $57,000-$59,000 plus $2500 Starting Bonus. Benefits available.
YWCA HISTORY AND KEY FACTS:
Around the globe, YWCA operates in 125 countries reaching 25 million women and girls through its work in 22,000 communities. It is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. In the United States, the YWCA, founded in 1855, has over 200 local associations that serve 2 million members. Since its beginning, the YWCA has been a major force in this country's struggles for freedom, justice, and equality.
YWCA Greenwich's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through leadership, innovative programs, services, and educational opportunities, YWCA Greenwich is a driving force for a healthier, safer, and more equitable community.
Today, YWCA Greenwich offers over 100 age-specific programs, events and services in a facility that features a fully equipped fitness center, pool, gymnasium, childhood education center, dance and yoga studio, tennis courts, domestic abuse center, art gallery, cafe, water playground, Kompan structures playground, sand play area, meeting rooms and staff offices.
The key programmatic areas are: Harmony Project, Aquatics, Childhood Education programs, Fitness memberships, Health & Recreation Programs, and the Center for Equity and Justice. More specifically:
YWCA Greenwich provides comprehensive direct services to victims of domestic and sexual violence through 24-hour hotlines, crisis intervention, counseling, court advocacy, and emergency sheltering. Recently we have added a Civil Legal Clinic and Financial Literacy Coaching to our array of free services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. In addition, the YWCA Greenwich provides prevention education through extensive training of key members of the community and age-appropriate domestic abuse prevention programs through the Greenwich Public Schools.
YWCA Greenwich has a nationally recognized swim team. The Dolphins, now in its 50th season with well over 200 swimmers, can point with pride to their fourth consecutive USA Swimming recognition as a "Silver Medal" Club, placing the team in the top 4% nationally.
YWCA Greenwich boasts a diverse top-rated international preschool center, with children from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds representing not only the United States but also 25 other countries around the world.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
YWCA Greenwich commits to provide equal employment to all qualified persons solely on the basis of job-related skills, ability, and merit, without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, genetics, physical or mental disability or handicap, or any other protected class status. YWCA Greenwich will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, and provide a workplace free from sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI and LGBQ+ persons are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person