Household Coordinator

The Household Coordinator provides direct support service strategies to clients who resides in HSVS’ Supportive Independent Living Program (SILP). The Household Coordinator will regularly visit, evaluate, and oversee the living conductions within the SILP apartments. Ensure that tenants are maintaining a hazard free, clean, and orderly apartment. Evaluate program furniture to ensure safe and proper upkeeping to reflect a home like environment. Assist tenants with developing their household management and independent living skills, such as but not limited to cooking, cleaning, budgeting, as well as connecting tenants to services needed to maintain housing & employment. Assist tenants with connecting to outside community activities and service providers, as well as work collaboratively with SILP permanency team.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Household Coordinator will regularly visit, evaluate, and oversee the living conductions of all the SILP apartments.
• Provides a warm, homelike atmosphere by establishing an individual relationship with each tenant that promotes client’s positive growth and development.
• Provide leadership and household management to tenants to develop their abilities to carry out household activities, food management, and maintain housekeeping.
• Actively engage tenant through outreach and provide 24/7 communication with tenants for daily check-ins and troubleshooting.
• Provide timely and appropriate maintenance workorders to ensure that all apartments are well kept and maintained.
• Manages and administrates a household budget which ensures that all household supplies and equipment are purchased, either directly in the computer or ordered.
• Provides training and counseling to tenants who struggle with their independent living skills such as food purchasing and preparation, as well as home maintenance and cleanliness.
• Evaluate household needs to determine when to purchase household supplies which include all kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies, bed linens, household appliances, as well as miscellaneous items for tenants.
• Work collaboratively with tenants and the case planning team to establish permanency.
• Attend all tenant and staff meetings, as well as provide monthly apartment inspection reports.
• Participates in team meetings as required and ensures that treatment plans are carried out to assist tenants in household management areas; as well as attends other important meetings as scheduled.
• Accompanies residents to outside activities and appointments as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.
• A minimum of four years of professional childcare experience is required.
• Experience in household management is essential.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
• Requires the patience and ability to teach and assist youth in maintaining a clean and organized apartment.
• Proven skills in managing a household budget are necessary.
• Must be capable of providing support, guidance, and discipline to tenants in a structured environment.
• Strong leadership skills are needed to supervise activities and provide corrective counseling when necessary.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required for completing reports, documentation, and participating in scheduled meetings.
• Compliance with all agency policies and procedures is mandatory.

Benefits:

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status.

You can expect:

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal)
• Professional development opportunities
• Team environment
• Medical and dental benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)
• 403(B) retirement plans
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)
• Employee assistance program

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

About HeartShare

For over 100 years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.