Peter Mattoon

• Built strong relationships with local landlords to increase available housing options for clients in need.
• Improved client housing stability by developing individualized case management plans and providing ongoing support.
• Monitored and tracked client progress through comprehensive case notes, utilizing data to inform program evaluation efforts and adapt services as needed.
• Maintained database of housing resources, landlords and management companies.
• Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining Medicaid
• Assist client with obtaining public benefits

• Assisted clients in understanding their rights and responsibilities as tenants, promoting healthy landlord-tenant relationships.
• Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring confidentiality and efficient case management.
• Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications and verifying assets.
• Developed comprehensive knowledge of affordable housing programs to effectively assist clients in securing suitable residences.

• Provide supervision and orientation/training of staff for the LIFT/HONU Project which provides temporary shelter and housing assistance to homeless families and individuals.
• Assist the program manager with planning and implementation of the LIFT/HONU Project.

Program Supervisor for Multiple Housing Programs:

2009-2019 - Housing Placement Program (State of Hawaii)

2016-2017 - Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing (C&C)

2009-2012 - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (Federal)

Duties Included:

• Provide supervision and orientation/training of staff and volunteers.
• Hiring/termination of staff.
• Monitoring and maintaining budgets.
• Assisted the director with grant proposals.
• Expanded outreach to landlords, management companies and realtors to grow housing inventory.
• Conducted Financial Health Workshop seminars.
• Supervised Case managers at Hale Wai Vista affordable housing project, Hale Ho Aloha and Hale Aloha.
• Served on the Social Policy Committee.
• Served on the Men's March Against Violence Steering Committee.
• Served on the local board for the EFSP.

Housing/Intake Specialist II (2006-2009)

Catholic Charities Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

• Perform intake duties including assessment of clients via phone and in-person and providing financial assistance when warranted.
• Provided case management for clients in the Housing Placement Program including assisting families with obtaining affordable housing and maintaining their housing on a long term basis.