Housing Coach

While you work to empower Colorado youth and families, we empower you to develop your career. Join one of the most respected leaders in child advocacy services – Shiloh House. Our family like culture and specialized programs allow our staff to utilize their individual talents and contribute in ways that are both professionally and personally fulfilling. At Shiloh House you will find meaning and purpose in your work while you build your career. Our leaders are dedicated to teaching and providing you with the tools to be successful. We believe strongly in growing and developing our future leaders, providing advancement opportunities by promoting from within. In return for your dedication and contributions, you will be recognized and provided an array of competitive benefits. Come join us and serve our great community!

Become a part of our team at Shiloh House! Take this opportunity to make a positive impact by being a strong, positive, role model for system involved youth, and assisting them as they transition into independent living as a Housing Coach. Walk alongside a young person as they prepare and move into their first apartment. Support youth transitioning into adulthood overcome barriers in order to promote success in becoming independent.

Benefits:

• Insurance benefits include health, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• ClassPass Membership
• Personal leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 10% off tuition at CCU for their online programs
• This position provides a valuable opportunity for recent graduates to apply their education, gain hands-on experience, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults transitioning from foster care.
• Growth opportunities are available throughout the agency as we love to promote from within!

Compensation: In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary for this Colorado position is a rate of $23.37 per hour for a Housing Coach I and a rate of $24.00/hour for a Housing Coach II.

Location:

• Base location will be our Families First Facility in Denver

Responsibilities Include:

• This position will focus on working with youth and young adults who have obtained or will obtain HUD or State vouchers from partnering housing authorities.
• Assist clients to identify needs, set goals, and establish a plan to become successfully independent in their housing journey.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, documenting all interactions and following additional paperwork policies.
• Provide clients with guidance and support through various application processes.
• Be able to drive to and from participants.
• Professional interaction and collaboration with youth, parents, stakeholders and community partners, landlords and management companies.
• Possess familiarity with current community resources and consistently explore new ones, identifying suitable referral sources.

Extra Details:

• This position will require to work some nights/weekends as needed per participants’ needs
• A reliable vehicle is required in order to travel to and from participants’ locations.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of college in a human services related field or 2 years of education with 2 years experience in a human services related field or education field.
• Applicants should demonstrate adaptability in their schedules to meet clients’ availability and program expectations, including some evenings and minimum one Saturday a month.
• This position requires travel to participant locations, so a reliable vehicle is required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and meet agency’s MVR criteria
• Must hold a valid Colorado driver’s license