Housing Specialist

Base Pay $18.00 - $21.5 / Hour Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Required Degree 2 Year Degree Manage Others No Description Position Summary The Housing Specialist is responsible for the housing intake, leasing and re-certification of leases and rents for housing units for on-campus housing programs at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville. Housing Programs include Transitional Housing, Low Income Tax Credit Housing, HUD Permanent Supportive Housing and Section 8 202 D programs; total of 78 units. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assess housing barriers of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs. Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing. Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice. Create and maintain consistent communication channels, both verbal and written, between several parties (i.e. tenant, landlord, case managers, collaborating agencies, debtors and creditors). Serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants as well as between participants and neighbors. Identify participant strengths and barriers to stability and assist participants to reducing barriers and linking to resources and services. Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities. Maintain accurate daily logs records, monthly outcome reports, and files for each client. Transport clients as deemed necessary. Transportation requirements should be limited to housing. Collect and report program data, including but not limited to YARDI reporting and funders’ required data. Ensure that leases, rental assistance programs, walk-through inspections, and other relevant rental paperwork are HUD compliant and ready to be processed. Forward correspondences regarding balances and lease violations timely. Collect, track , and notify participants’, case managers, and landlords of any delinquent rents or deposits. Maintain a waitlist for Section 8 202D property. Conduct leasing appointments with case management and clients in order to ensure proper communication of leasing documentation. Maintain excellent customer service for quality assurance for residents. Maintain maintenance work orders for properties in housing software and with Maintenance Staff. Attend coordination meetings to improve communications and create solutions to Housing issues. Maintain Kentucky Housing Corporation’s Tenant Data Certification System for tax credit housing units. Other duties as assigned. Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 1-3 years of experience in leasing, affordable housing, rental property management, or HUD Housing Programs. Occupancy Specialist Certification preferred. Knowledge of HUD and/or Tax Credit Housing preferred. Housing Quality Standards Certification preferred. Knowledge of basic accounting a plus. Comfortable working with diverse populations. Knowledge of Housing First philosophy and strategies. Excellent computer skills in Word, Access, and Excel. Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented. Organized with excellent written and oral skills. Reporting to this position: None Requirements Education, Qualifications, Certifications, Training, Licenses Associates degree or equivalent in combined education and experience Successfully pass required pre-employment background and related screenings Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of St Vincent de Paul Valid driver’s license Benefits Include Available Immediately Upon Hire: Paid holidays Free meals provided daily in our Open Hand Kitchen Free on-site parking Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free counseling services Thrift store employee discount Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Mileage reimbursement (if applicable) Phone reimbursement (if applicable) Available After 30 Days of Employment (Following the First of the Month): Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer-paid Life Insurance Health Insurance Vision Insurance Voluntary Accident Critical Illness & Cancer Additional Voluntary Life Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) – SVDP matches $ for $ up to $500/single ($20.83 per pay) and $1000/Family ($41.66 per pay) Available After 90 Days of Employment (Following the First of the Month): 401(k) Retirement Plan SVDP matches up to 3% after one year of service (hours must be met) Paid Time Off (PTO) Begins accruing on your first day and is available after 90 days Opportunity to discuss flexible schedule Available After 6 Months of Employment: Access to Advanced Education and Training Clinical supervision support for employees in the Social Work/Human Services field pursuing higher credentialing Eligibility to apply for internal job opportunities SVDP is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. As part of our commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action, we actively encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. If you require an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr Jimmy Jazz