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Amity Foundation Rental Payment and Housing Coordinator in Los Angeles, California
Amity Foundation, internationally acclaimed teaching, and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Rental Payment and Housing Coordinator. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will allow you to work with our prison programs to help the community population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
Salary Range: $22/hr-$26/hr
About the Position:
The Rental Payment and Housing Placement Coordinator will perform an array of services that assist with obtaining and maintaining permanent housing for the communities we serve.
What You Will Do:
Accomplish financial objectives for rent payments subsidies
Prepare a rental payment budget
Develop a rental payment tracking system specific to project rent guidelines.
Assess housing and personal history information (housing history, evictions, income, credit
history, debts, etc).
Collaborate with Case Managers for case follow-up
Input rental payment case notes into the Coordinated Entry System (CES).
Maintain and update information in participant files.
Assist with completing applications, or other documentation support.
Deliver monthly rental payments to various landlords and property owners.
Advocate landlords or potential landlords regarding rental unit availability for participants.
Assist in the acquisition of furniture and/or appliances.
Additional duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
Bilingual, fluent in Spanish/English (oral and written);
High school diploma or equivalent OR a bachelor’s degree (BA) in behavioral health or social science;
At least one (1) year of experience providing outreach, substance abuse counseling, reentry services, or case management within a culturally diverse population AND a minimum of three (3) years in office administration;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
Ability to work with minimal supervision;
A self-motivated team player who is highly organized and has strong communication skills;
Model professionalism, effective work habits, and responsible living.
What We Offer:
100% Employer-Sponsored HMO plan
PPO Medical, Dental, Vision.
Paid vacation, sick time, & 11 holidays.
401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs
Community-oriented workplace
An organization committed to community action & social justice.
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