Housing Resource Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Do you believe Housing is a Human Right? 

Do you believe all people have a right to live where they choose? 

Do you want to be a part of the solution? 

Yes? Then this job is for you! 

Values Into Action, a leader in innovative services for people with disabilities, is looking for a solution focused and creative person to join our Housing Transition and Tenancy Sustaining Team! 

This is a part-time, remote/hybrid position that serves the Central and Southeast regions of PA. Candidates must live near and be familiar with Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks counties - and travel to these areas on occasion. Candidates must be available to work between regular daytime hours of 9AM-5PM. Additionally, this position could become full-time.

The Housing Support Specialist’s role is to: 

• Assist people with disabilities to assess and plan for obtaining and sustaining housing that is under their control 
• Provide education, consultation, support, and coaching on the role, rights, and responsibilities of tenancy 
• Coach, mentor, and demonstrate building relationships with neighbors, landlords, and community members 
• Provide advocacy and linkage with community resources to support success in housing 
• Identify services and supports to aid in ensuring health and safety while coordinating moves from congregate living arrangement or family home to a more independent setting 

The ideal candidate is someone with experience in all aspects of housing. Must have outstanding communication and relationship building skills and a genuine ability to collaborate with multiple people, agencies, organizations, etc. 

Values Into Action is an equal opportunity employer. As a disability rights organization we:

• Are dedicated to social justice and human rights in all its forms;
• Are committed to fostering an organizational culture that is inclusive of people with respect to their race, color, disability, ethnicity, religious creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, marital status or other personal characteristics;
• Welcome and strive to retain and advance individuals from diverse backgrounds who share our values

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years’ housing experience OR an equivalent combination of related experience and education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pennsylvania Home and Community Based Waiver Services, including the Participant Directed option and all applicable policies and procedures.
• Criminal history free from conviction/s that could pose a health and safety risk for people supported.
• Reliable transportation to and from work and during work, which may include a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and a safe driving record, and/or knowledge of the public transportation system, as necessitated by the person’s support.
• Meets the current Office of Development Programs (ODP) HTTS (Housing & Tenancy Transition and Sustaining) qualifications
• Experience with safety-net systems serving disenfranchised and vulnerable populations, promoting civil rights, equity, and self-determination

Demonstration of the following abilities:

• Actively participate in supervision as a service.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Function within a participative management structure and culture.
• Self-direct work with exceptional time management.
• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in writing, orally and electronically (email, text, web, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, operate a computer and phone, move about in office and community settings.