Housing Coordinator

For over 50 years, The Ark has been the only organization to provide free, comprehensive human services to Chicagoland’s diverse Jewish community. Empowering individuals on their path to a stronger future is the daily goal of our professional, empathetic team. Financial, employment, health and emotional challenges can affect anyone. The Ark partners with our Jewish community to help with all situations.

We are excited to be expand the much-needed Ark Housing Program and are seeking a Housing Coordinator. This position will have multiple responsibilities, and be a main source of current and relative information for case managers to share with their clients. The ideal individual  will have exceptional aptitude for detail, organization and prioritization, in combination with sensitive and insightful interpersonal skill and technical proficiency. If the idea of contributing your skills to help ensure safe and stable housing for the Jewish community excites you, if you take pride in supporting this growing and important issue, and if you thrive in conducting strategic research, you might just be the right fit. This individual will report directly to the Housing Program Manager.

Primary Function and Responsibilities

• Serve as resource for case managers, collecting/maintaining lists of affordable housing options
• Maintain/collect up to date, accurate information, including housing options for clients, and develop relationships, partnerships, and supportive external resources
• Connect clients with all available support for housing stability
• Assist staff in understanding policies/procedures for access to Housing Program guidelines, client eligibility criteria, tools and resources
• Provide intensive client case management  using services provided through the Housing Program
• Collaborate with staff for purpose of maximizing successful outcomes
• Maintain in-depth understanding and use of internal database systems
• Active in participating with ongoing professional development and training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) with minimum of 3 years experience in social work, psychology and/or counseling services
• Effective communicator able to explain/clarify concepts to broad spectrum of individuals
• Strong aptitude for detail, organization and prioritization
• Excellent record keeping and able to effectively collaborate with team of diverse social workers
• Familiar with Jewish customs and lifestyles

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits Overview  

• Excellent comprehensive benefits package, with significant sponsorship by The Ark 
• • Generous PTO policy that includes vacation and sick time
  • Medical & Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision Coverage; Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Employer paid Life/AD&D Insurance, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability 
  • Optional additional employee and dependent basic term life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Teladoc
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Emergency Travel Program 
• Professional development opportunities
• Federal and all Jewish Holidays observed (no Saturday hours) 

To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. with Housing Coordinator as the subject. The Ark is an equal-opportunity employer. 

The Ark’s professional staff provide comprehensive case management and a broad suite of free services to those in need, including a medical, dental, and vision clinic; pharmacy; kosher food pantry; financial assistance; housing support; employment and financial counseling; mental health services, including a therapeutic day program for adults living with long-term mental health challenges; spiritual enrichment; and more. The Ark is headquartered in Chicago’s West Rogers Park neighborhood, with a satellite office in Northbrook serving suburban clients.