Housing Choice Voucher Transition Coordinator

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.Job Summary: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is looking for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Transition Coordinator.

The HCV Transition Coordinator works closely with the Housing Supports Program to assist individuals in the Georgia Housing Voucher Program (GHVP) transition to federal resources such as HCV and 811.

The HCV Transition Coordinator assists with completing federal resource applications, ports with housing authorities, data reporting, and application statuses.

Are you ready to make a Difference?Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates transitions for GHVP INDs to Federal resources (HCV, 811, etc)

• Assists in completing Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) applications

• Assists with housing authority porting processes when applicable

• Tracks and organizes HCV transitions

• Provides regular updates on HCV and 811 transitions to DBHDD

• Educates INDs on transition progress, application status, and approval status

• Serves as a liaison with landlords and housing authorities for completion of landlord responsibilities (RFTA, etc)

• Completes all necessary GHV paperwork available on ZenDesk

• Collaborates with DBHDD, DCA, and local Housing Authority as needed

• Collaborates with Housing Support Team to identify INDs that qualify for Housing Choice Voucher and assists in application process

• Continually and proactively educate oneself about new developments in the field and work with colleagues to share information and best practices

• Participates in weekly Housing Support Program team meetings

• Establishes professional and ethical relationships with individuals, families, and coworkers including maintaining professional boundaries.

• Exhibits good communication skills (oral, written and active listening)

• Displays flexibility, cooperation and a positive attitude.

• Uses initiative and judgment to assure that circumstances requiring attention are referred to the appropriate team member.

• Other duties as assigned