Housing Specialist I

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Housing Specialist I shall provide direct services to enable eligible clients to locate affordable, safe and sanitary housing. The Housing Specialist will network with property owners, managers of housing units, and maintain a list of landlords that can readily assist our veterans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for identifying and engaging landlords through a variety of methods in order to develop sufficient affordable housing stock for Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program.
• Assists eligible families in locating and renting suitable housing; computing and preparing financing arrangements and monitoring owner/tenant compliance with standards.
• Maintain linkage between Agency, landlord and client.
• Develop and maintain (i.e., update) a database/listing of available housing stock for clients.
• Responsible for coordinating and/or performing Housing Inspections.
• Makes referrals to agencies and departments for the resolution of applicant housing issues.
• Investigates tenant and owner complaints and conducts follow-up visits.
• Makes appropriate referrals for assistance when client’s needs cannot be met.
• Maintains required client, legal and administrative record and statistical data as required by St. Vincent de Paul CARES and program funders including use of HMIS.
• Responsible for collecting all necessary documentation for client files.
• Networks and collaborates with other agencies and represents the agency at community functions, which may include public speaking and presentations as directed by Program Manager.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates a commitment to serve all people with respect and compassion.
• Works in a spirit of cooperation with all external and internal stakeholders.
• Will make a Commitment t o Serve all people with Respect , Compassion , and Cooperation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• This position requires a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum 2-years’ experience serving homeless or at-risk families and/or individuals in crisis.