Housing manager Job at La Colaborativa, Chelsea, MA

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  • La Colaborativa
  • Chelsea, MA

Job Description

Full job description

La Colaborativa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering

Latinx immigrants, enhancing community well-being, and advocating for accountability among institutional decision-makers.

Position: Full-time Housing Case Manager

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location: 318 Broadway, Chelsea, MA, 02150

Salary: $58,000-$60,000, depending on experience, plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus after successful

completion of probationary period

La Colaborativa is looking for a housing case manager who will lead housing small-scale mediations

and advocate on behalf of tenants regarding rental arrears, housing conditions, and rent increases.

Assist in completing RAFT applications through community outreach and scheduled appointments.

Forge connections with local landlords, brokers, and property managers to find alternative housing

when needed. Complete housing applications with members of La Collaborative Assist by sending

out recertification information and other requested information from vouchers or affordable housing

programs.

Key Responsibilities

● Bilingual Spanish-English

● Perform intakes, collect and analyze data, and conduct needs assessments to determine short

and long term housing, economic stability, social, and health needs;

● Under the leadership of the Triage Manager, assess housing barriers experienced by clients,

while developing strategies to assist clients in overcoming barriers to obtaining stable, safe,

and affordable housing;

● Develop and implement trauma informed, culturally sensitive housing and wrap around service

delivery plans;

● Provide case management to a caseload of approximately 15-20 clients. Clients may reside in

unstable housing conditions, local emergency shelter, or may be unhoused. Exercising

empathy, empower clients through case management and advocacy to help clients achieve

housing goals;

● Offer resource navigation assistance to clients, in order to increase access to a variety of

housing resources, public benefits, and community services, such as local rental and utility

assistance;

● Through a client centered approach, develop and implement strategies to maximize the impact

of housing resources. Conduct extensive research and housing search activities to identify new

housing opportunities for clients, supporting all aspects of rehousing;

● Manage cases independently, as well as part of internal teams and external coalitions, in

conjunction with community based partners;

● Foster and maintain robust partnerships with community based organizations active in the

housing field, in order to enhance the quality of service for clients;

● Empathetically resolve conflict, promote social cohesion and wellbeing, and connect clients to

integrative mental health, physical health, and specialized community-based services;

● Advise leadership on emerging trends related to housing insecurity, displacement, and

evictions;

● Carry out all responsibilities with the utmost integrity and honesty; and

● Perform data collection, prepare regular reports, and routinely update leadership in a timely

manner; and

● Prioritize cultural safety and sensitivity, specifically with Latinx and immigrant communities, in

all facets of work.

Qualifications and Skills

● High School Diploma or GED;

● 1+ years of customer service experience, preferably in human services, possess demonstrated

commitment to customer service;

● Must be over 21 years old;

● Demonstrable track record of working independently and dependably completing assignments;

● Highly skilled at written and oral communication, as well as tactfully interacting with people

through a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach;

● Excellent ability to carry out responsibilities independently as well as collaboratively as a team;

● Capable of being adaptable, agile, and proactive;

● Detail oriented, methodical, and organized, with excellent time management and

organizational skills;

● Experience working in an innovative manner, tackling challenges and assignments in

unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity;

● Background in excelling in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experienced at creating and

implementing systems to remain organized and complete tasks on-time; abd

● Empathetic and compassionate, with a strong sense of community.

Environment

This position is a full-time, in-person position physically located at 63 Sixth St. in Chelsea, MA in a

brand new, state-of-the-art headquarters facility with collaborative work areas, private offices,

communal kitchens, and an outdoor plaza that enhances connections between team members. As this

position works closely with community members, no remote work is permitted. Applicants must

possess adequate transportation to commute to and from work.

To Apply

If you are enthusiastic about our mission and the opportunity to empower the community, please

submit your resume and a cover letter to donnam@la-colaborativa.org.

La Colaborativa is an equal-opportunity employer. La Colaborativa actively embraces diversity

and welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

  • Chelsea, MA 02150: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Local area, Relocation, Outdoor, Work visa, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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