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Housing Choices is URGENTLY hiring a full-time, hybrid Housing Coordinator to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in San Mateo County on their path to stable, independent living.

This position is hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote) with office days based at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits 3460 W Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

You’ll have your own desk in our suite and as a bonus, Sobrato regularly hosts free luncheons and snack gatherings where you can connect with colleagues from other mission-driven organizations and build meaningful community partnerships.

As a Housing Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in helping individuals with developmental disabilities find, secure, and maintain housing that meets their unique needs. You’ll work closely with a supportive team of Housing Coordinators and guide clients through every step of the housing process: from intake and applications to move-in and long-term stability.

Duties: - Conducting client intakes and helping individuals identify appropriate housing options - Supporting applications for both temporary and long-term housing - Coordinating with families, service providers, property managers, and community partners - Providing ongoing support to ensure housing stability and well-being - Tracking progress and outcomes using Salesforce and Google Drive

We’re Looking For Someone Who is: - Empathetic, patient, and an excellent listener - Comfortable working with individuals with diverse communication and processing styles - Organized and able to balance multiple responsibilities - Passionate about housing justice and disability inclusion

Minimum Qualifications: - BA/BS (completed or in progress) or at least 2 years of relevant social services experience - Experience working with low-income individuals preferred - Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Tagalog is a plus - Valid California driver’s license, insurance, and access to a personal vehicle - Ability to pass a DOJ background check

Details: - Full-time (40 hours/week preferred) - Starting pay: $25.57/hour (those who are bilingual can get an additional rate) - Hybrid schedule (3 in-office / 2 remote) - Travel between office and residential locations required

Housing Choices is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

To Apply, please email gia@housingchoices.org with your resume and cover letter.

Housing Choices is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities—including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy—in finding and retaining stable, affordable housing. We partner with affordable housing developers throughout the Bay Area to secure dedicated units for this population and ensure long-term housing stability through our comprehensive services.

Our mission is to open doors for people with developmental disabilities by creating and supporting quality, affordable housing opportunities—ensuring they can live meaningful, self-directed lives in homes of their choosing. We uphold the principles of choice, independence, integrity, and accountability, and we strive for excellence in every aspect of our work.

As a Housing Coordinator, you will directly advance our mission by helping clients identify housing opportunities, navigate application and eligibility requirements, complete housing and grant applications, and prepare for housing interviews, ensuring they have the support they need to secure stable homes.