Home Sharing Coordinator

Salary: $57,000-$62,400

Why HIP Housing? Human Investment Project, Inc. (HIP Housing) is a highly respected nonprofit agency offering innovative solutions to the San Mateo County affordable housing challenge. Founded in 1972, HIP Housing's mission is to invest in human potential by improving the housing and lives of people in our community. We provide housing options to 1400 low-income people each year and benefit from exceptional staff, well-established programs, and financial stability. HIP Housing's programs are nationally recognized and have been highlighted in Newsweek, USA Today, Metropolitan Home, and on the Oprah Winfrey Show. 

Our Team Our team includes a staff of 42 with a diverse governing board of 18-20 Directors who assist in the advancement of HIP Housing's mission. We seek team members who embrace our mission and respect our commitment to our community and our staff. 

Job Summary The Home Sharing Coordinator has the primary responsibility to interview, screen, and assess the candidacy of clients for the Home Sharing Program, as well as referring potential housemates, placing clients in matches, and providing follow-up support. The Home Sharing Coordinator represents HIP Housing at outreach events in the County in collaboration with the Outreach specialist.

Responsibilities: 

• Interview, process, and assess the candidacy of clients who have applied to the Home Sharing program. 

• Maintain client information and applications in the Home Sharing database. 
• Conduct in-person and/or virtual home visits as needed for interviews, place clients in home-sharing arrangements, facilitate Living Together Agreements, and conduct client mediation when necessary.
• Maintain a caseload of clients interested in living in or providing housing in the County.
• Provide home-sharing referrals, community resource information, and follow-up support to clients.
• Complete monthly and quarterly program data and outreach information for funding reports.
• Represent the organization at meetings, events, and funding hearings.
• Create and maintain networking relationships with service providers in the County to stay current on the services provided and to collaborate on housing and other resources for clients.
• Research and maintain a growing knowledge of socio and economic trends that impact the population served and share with HIP Housing staff.  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent writing, interviewing, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Conflict resolution, flexibility, and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout San Mateo County and have a valid California Driver’s License and vehicle.
• Strong computer literacy skills. Demonstrated proficiency in using common business software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent. 
• Ability to manage workload effectively and efficiently meet set deadlines. 

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in social service working with diverse populations
• 2+ years experience in a social services work environment
• Bilingual in Spanish, Tagalog, or Chinese is strongly preferred 
• Demonstrated knowledge of available community resources and how they work

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer screen
• Must be able to lift 30-35 lbs

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time, non-exempt, at-will, annually reviewed position
• $57,000-$62,400 annual salary, based on experience 
• Health/ Vision/ Dental/Disability Insurance 
• PTO/Paid Holidays/ Floating Holiday 
• Matched Pension Plan
• This position features the option for alternating Fridays off 

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@hiphousing.org. The subject line should indicate Home Sharing Coordinator. Open until filled.

 

HIP Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Human Investment Project, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Human Investment Project, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status.