Housing Specialist - Bilingual

Position Title: Housing Specialist Reports To: Director of Social Services /
Housing Specialist Supervisor

Department: Social Services Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Status: Essential

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Housing Specialist will be responsible for assessing clients’ eligibility and determining their housing and service needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Secures permanent housing for clients from a wide range of sources, including government agencies, private landlords and brokers
• Assists clients with the search for available properties and negotiate terms on behalf of clients
• Ensures clients understanding of their rights and responsibilities as tenants
• Provides clients with information and refer them to additional support programs or services.
• Prepares and maintains daily logs, records, and reports
• Counsels and assists clients in completing all necessary paperwork, including lease signings.
• Partner with Case Managers to prepare clients for landlord/broker interviews
• Assists and counsel clients in regards to keeping their appointments
• Ensures that new apartments are client-ready (e.g. utilities turned on, furniture delivered)
• Maintains accurate records on client compliance via appointments and interviews
• Must meet or surpass target goals set for permanent housing placements and related indicators.
• In the event of an emergency, Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduled
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon assessment of company needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the Social Services Field
• Experience with the Homeless population
• Experience with the CARES system
• Must be diligent and organized
• Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing)
• Must be sensitive to different cultures and socioeconomic conditions
• Knowledge of regulatory standard and property management
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Social Services Field: 2 years (Required)
• Homeless population: 1 year (Required)
• CARES system: 1 year (Preferred)
• Regulatory standard and property management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person