ABOUT DISMAS HOUSE
Dismas House is a residential reentry program for men returning to the community from state and private prisons and county jails in Tennessee. Dismas House has 72 beds and can serve over 175 residents a year. The Dismas House program, which is holistic and individualized, helps residents navigate the challenging transition back to the community and overcome the many barriers to reentry. As the premier reentry program provider in Tennessee, it is our mission that residents become self-sufficient, contributing members of the community.
POSITION SUMMARY
Dismas House seeks a full-time Housing Coordinator to work as part of a programs team that manages all aspects of resident care. The ideal candidate has experience working with those who have experienced homelessness, justice involved persons and/or those with mental health or substance use disorders. The Housing Coordinator will work under guidance from the VP of Programs and collaborate closely as part of a care team with Supervisor of Resident Services, Case Managers, Clinical Director, Admissions Manager, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and Program Coordinator that meet weekly to discuss each resident’s progress. They must have flexibility with work hours including the ability to work some evening and weekend hours as needed and must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable car and the willingness and ability to be badged to enter prisons in the State of Tennessee.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet with residents to assist them in achieving housing goals and long-term housing stability.
- Assess resident’s needs and prepare re-entry plans ensuring needed services are provided to each resident.
- Work with Tennessee State prisons and county jails on verifying history of homelessness and housing insecurity.
- Meet regularly and communicate with VP of Programs to discuss residents progress and discuss best practices.
- Maintain an open line of communication with the Admissions Manager about new resident arrivals and upcoming intakes.
- Follow procedures and protocols for intake residency so that each resident receives consistent,
- Identify and collaborate with community resources to directly assist residents with housing needs.
- Coordinate and schedule appointments in tandem with residents. If necessary, transport clients to outside service agencies and appointments as needed.
- Provide continued support, once housed, to ensure housing stability and needed support services are in place.
- Keep accurate, up-to-date documentation on all clients through our data management system, Apricot, in a timely fashion including but not limited to progress notes, relapse prevention plans, case notes, appointments and demographics, within 24 hours of meeting.
- Serve as main point of contact for residents and case managers for housing related, which might include communication by phone, text, and email outside your working hours.
- Attend all mandatory trainings, workshops and meetings as required.
- Maintain regular communication with parole and probation officers about concerns and/or change of status of residents.
- Performs other duties as assigned and needed.
COMPENSATION
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits package through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Guardian that includes dental, vision and disability and generous paid time off and holidays.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@dismas.org.
No person in the Dismas organization shall on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation be excluded from the participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity associated with Dismas House.
