Housing Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Housing Specialist will be responsible for assessing clients eligibility and determining their housing and service needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Secures permanent housing for clients from a wide range of sources including government agencies private landlords and brokers
• Assists clients with the search for available properties and negotiate terms on behalf of clients
• Ensures clients understanding of their rights and responsibilities as tenants
• Provides clients with information and refer them to additional support programs or services
• Prepares and maintains daily logs records and reports
• Counsels and assists clients in completing all necessary paperwork including lease signings
• Partner with Case Managers to prepare clients for landlord/broker interviews
• Assists and counsel clients in regards to keeping their appointments
• Ensures that new apartments are clientready (eg utilities turned on furniture delivered)
• Maintains accurate records on client compliance via appointments and interviews
• Must meet or surpass target goals set for permanent housing placements and related indicators
• In the event of an emergency Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduled
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon assessment of company needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of years experience working within the Social Services Field
• Experience with the Homeless population
• Experience with the CARES system
• Must be diligent and organized
• Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing)
• Must be sensitive to different cultures and socioeconomic conditions
• Knowledge of regulatory standard and property management
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred