Fair Housing Specialist
Fair Housing Specialist
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Job Description
Client Profile A private nonprofit civil rights/fair housing organization founded in 2011. Its mission is to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy enforcement education and outreach.
Job Summary The fair housing specialist is responsible for engaging with potential clients including starting the intake process conducting research and other functions assigned by the Executive Director.
Duties
Collect the necessary information to complete the initial client intake screen
Answer general questions from renters/homeowners and discuss agency services with potential clients via phone in person and email
Refer potential clients that are outside of organization service offerings to other organizations that could help as necessary.
Assist housing counseling team to ensure the intake process is update and efficient; prepare and submit data to be included in reports.
Network with other service providers to strengthen services and referrals
Stay current with service offerings; worth with external attorneys with needed
Represent the organization at external meetings events etc; participate in staff training; remained information of changes in regulations statues ordinances etc.
Safeguard client security and confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and possess good analytical problem solving and writing skills with strong attention to detail
Demonstrate the ability to recruit and manage volunteers
Must be organized thorough accurate and possess proficiency with computer and related needs
Possess good teamwork skills and the ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong written and verbal skills
Ability to attend evening and weekend meeting as needed
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Starting salary: $38 000 to $40000 depending on experience; competitive health insurance and benefits
Hours: 8am to 5pm 1hour lunch) (Hours could vary); criminal background check will be completed
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
