Housing Specialist

Base Pay $52,450.90 / Year Employee Type Non-Exempt GENERALJOBDESCRIPTION Reports to: Social Services Director/ HSS Department: Social Services FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time Home/Life Services Inc. established in 1995, is a community-based, human services organization committed to improving the economic and social health of families impacted by homelessness. Operating from a client centered perspective, Home/Life provides a safe and therapeutic environment that supports the social and economic independence of its families served. By developing and implementing innovative services and programs within our Families with Children's facilities, we provide case management and job counseling, as well as help our families access the economic housing support that allows them to enter and stay in permanenthousing. Under the direction of the Social Services Director and Housing Specialist Supervisor, The Housing Specialist will be responsible for assessing clients' eligibility and determining their housing and service needs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Housing Specialist include but not limited to: Administrative: Assists clients with the search for available properties and negotiate terms on behalf ofclients Prepares and maintains daily logs, records, andreports Maintains accurate records on client compliance via appointments andinterviews Leadership and Staff Development: Provides clients with information and refers them to additional support programs or services. Counsels and assists clients in completing all necessary paperwork, including leasesignings. Partner with Case Managers to prepare clients for landlord/brokerinterviews Assists and counsel clients in regards to keeping theirappointments Participate in housing related caseconferences Programmatic Achievement: Secures permanent housing for clients from a wide range of sources, including government agencies, private landlords and brokers Ensures clients understanding of their rights and responsibilities astenants Ensuresthatnewapartmentsareclient-ready(e.g.,utilitiesturnedon,furnituredelivered) Must complete a Field Day at minimum once per week to establish relationships with private landlords and brokers Must conduct a housing workshop at minimum once permonth Mustmeetorsurpasstargetgoalssetforpermanenthousingplacementsandrelatedindicators. Must complete apartment inspection utilizing proper tools to ensure apartment is client-ready and to DHSstandard Escort families to viewings, housing related appointments, lease signingsetc. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 2 years' experience working within the Social ServicesField Experience with the Homeless population Experience with the CARES system Must be diligent andorganized Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and inwriting) Must be sensitive to different cultures and socioeconomicconditions Knowledge of regulatory standard and propertymanagement Additional Information #J-18808-Ljbffr