Housing Locator
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Access Living seeks full-time employees to serve as Access Living's Housing Locator for Colbert Consent Decree. Each Housing Locator is responsible for implementing programs that achieve andadvocate for consumers to obtain integrated housing options when they have a goal to deinstitutionalize from congregate care facilities.SPECIFIC DUTIES:To assist consumers in finding and moving into safe and habitable housing in neighborhoods that meet the desired amenities of the consumersLocate housing, conduct pre-inspections of units for accessibility and consumer's safety, and complete required documentation for funding requirementsOffer each consumer 3-5 safe andsecure units that meet or can meet (with modification) the accessibility requirementsProvide or arrange for transportation for consumers and accompany consumers during viewings of offered units and orient her/him to unit's neighborhoodSubmit an applicationfor housing subsidiesSupport the consumer in getting an executed leaseShop for or with the consumer for household goods for the new unit and first month's food supplyTransport consumers and their personal belongings on the day of dischargeTo promote integration and independent living philosophy for people with disabilitiesTo develop working and cordial relationships and conduct regular meetings with IDHS, Contractor agencies, Comprehensive Class Member Transition ProgramOrganizations, and other agenciesWork collaboratively with external multi-disciplinary teams of care coordinators, nursing facility staff, home modification staff, fiscal agencies and other organizations on behalf of Colbert class membersTo learn the housing rights of people with disabilitiesDevelop partnerships with private owners and providers of subsidized, supportive, and affordable housingTo provide regularweekly updates and complete reports when necessaryTo properly complete and maintain clients files, including entering data into internal and external online databases in timely fashionTo act as spokesperson for Access LivingTo complete other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND TRAINING:REQUIRED:Driver's license and reliable insured vehicle required.Ability to travel throughout program required areas. Analytical, problem solving, networking, and knowledge of skill-building techniques. Strong written and verbal communication skills.PREFERRED: BA/BS degree. Experience working with landlords, locating housing, other housing related experience. Experience (personal orprofessional) working with people with disabilities.EXPERIENCE:Six months will be the length of time required to develop knowledge of accessible integrated housing providers within Cook County, and the system of housing subsidy program.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to lift up to 50lb.WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Office area is a shared workspace divided by cubicles. Access Living operates under a hybrid office plan.SUPERVISED BY:Supervisor of Colbert and Williams Housing Location servicesPeople with disabilities, members of other oppressed communities, and those with personal experience with disability are highly encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr