Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist

What perks does Familylinks offer?

• Opportunity for low to no cost medical insurance
• Free Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays, Clearances, and Training
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Familylinks is seeking a dedicated, compassionate individuals to help us continue this mission. Join our team as a Housing Specialist in our Homeless Prevention Program, and be a part of providing crucial support to families in need, ensuring they have the resources to remain safe, stable, and together.


The Housing Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating support services to participants in the housing program. The main duties include but are not limited to: assessments, resource supports, service planning, rental assistance and/or monitoring supports for the participants.

Starting wage: $18-$22/hour


About Familylinks:

For over six decades, Familylinks has served the diverse communities of Western Pennsylvania. Last year alone, we supported over 11,000 people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. Our mission is to positively impact lives through integrated community, behavioral, and social programs. We seek dedicated and passionate individuals to help us continue making a difference. Familylinks offers family-centered services in Behavioral Health, Service Coordination, Youth and Family, and Aging Services.
Housing Specialist Responsibilities:

• Accept and process referrals
• Secure eligibility data collection documentation requirements from clients.
• Inspect identified apartments to meet county requirements prior to admission and during involvement in the housing program.
• Submission of client rental vouchers for reimbursement.
• Make client referrals for job training, education, supportive services, and housing options.
• Maintain case records/files on each client admitted to the program.
• Completion of client service plan and progress notes.
• Advocacy on behalf of clients to access other services.
• Annual eligibility recertification
• Face to face meeting with clients at least monthly and document (service verification).
• Participate in county audits and ongoing communications with contract monitor.
• Complete required reports to the county funders or any requested or assigned reports.
• Participate in all staff development, training and meetings as required.
• Enter monthly data requirements in HMIS or KIDS.
• Enter and track all outcome information.
• Participation in HUD meetings and training.

Housing Specialist Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a Social Service related field is preferred however; applicable experience with housing programs will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years' experience and knowledge working with the homeless population is preferred.
• Bilingual a plus!!
• Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• This position must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Solid computer skills including experience with Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and the Allegheny County HMIS.
• Presentation skills and a professional manner along with the ability to interact with a diverse group of applicants and landlords are also required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Self-directed, flexible with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Support the organization's mission along with sensitivity of cultural and workplace harmony.

Familylinks takes pride in its status as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies, applicable to both current team members and prospective candidates, prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status.

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