Portfolio Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $25.48 per hour, non exempt

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California's most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans' services, and health care sectors.


In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective: We're seeking inspired, talented people who want to be part of a team effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.

Department Summary

The Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) is a supportive housing rental subsidy program of the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH), along with other governmental partners, managed-care organizations, and foundations. The goal of the FHSP is to secure quality affordable housing for extremely vulnerable Angelenos. Brilliant Corners, the central coordinating community-based partner for FHSP, works to secure a broad range of housing options, including individual apartments, blocks of units, and entire buildings. Brilliant Corners identifies and secures units Countywide, provides move-in assistance and rental subsidy disbursements, coordinates with case managers, and assists with neighborhood relations.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of the FHSP Contract Supervisor, the FHSP Project-Based Portfolio Specialist will assist the FHSP Project Based Pipeline Team with activities related to the procurement of Permanent Supportive Housing rental units in the County of Los Angeles and maintaining the existing Project based portfolio.


The Portfolio Specialist will assist with the overall maintenance of the Project-Based portfolio and pipeline, including but not limited to, assisting with planning the release of Requests for Proposals (RFP), organizing application materials, corresponding to daily inquiries from applicants, preparing contract documents for execution, and updating and maintaining accurate data in databases. The Portfolio Specialist will also be tasked with activities related to leasing up new buildings, such as coordinating bulk furniture orders, setting up payments, and attending weekly lease-up calls as needed. Additionally, the Portfolio Specialist will play a key role in monitoring and tracking unit vacancies, meet periodically with the Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) to cross reference vacancy lists and will communicate with property providers regarding vacancy payment.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor with tasks related to the Master Rent Subsidy Agreement
• Maintain Salesforce and trackers with accurate data related in collaboration with various stakeholders
• Maintain regular communication with Property Management on unit status and contract compliance
• Perform lease up activities, including but not limited to attending calls, tracking project timeline, and coordinate furniture orders
• Track and submit requests for invoices attached to project sites
• Assist with reviewing and tracking annual rent increases
• Produce reports and synthesize results for internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain and update RFP application portal
• Assist team with administrative tasks related to procurement of units
• Coordinate with external partners to provide vacant unit details for public unit listings
• Other duties as assigned by the Contract Supervisor or Contract Manager

Requirements

Professional Experience

• Experience working with complex databases and project coordination
• Experience with reporting and maintaining accurate records
• Experience interacting with stakeholders
• Experience working with property providers, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Knowledge in housing development, property management, project management, or a related field.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and
• PowerPoint, and the ability to learn proper use of various software programs, as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish and make every effort to see that the project's goals and objectives are effectively implemented.
• Ability to take initiative and think critically under pressure with the goal of finding creative solutions to technical problems.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; gets first-hand client information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with all stakeholders and gains their trust and respect.

Organizational Agility: Knowledgeable about how organizations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures; understands the cultures of organizations.

Time Management: Uses their time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates their efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Organizational Values

Humanity: Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they're at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.


Community: Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.


Ingenuity: Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

A valid, clean CA driver's license and a personal insured vehicle are required.

Travel Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license and may be tasked to drive for the course of business.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely. Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Labor Union

This position is part of the OPEIU, LOCAL 30, AFL-CIO, bargaining unit. As a member of the OPEIU, LOCAL 30, AFL-CIO, the incumbent will be subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Salary range for this position is $25.48-$28.24 per hour. This position is being offered at $25.48 per hour.


Brilliant Corners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Hybrid Work