Landlord Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)
Job Location:
Everett, MA - USA
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Job Summary
The YWCAs Landlord Engagement Project creates pathways to housing for families in needwhile working side by side with landlords to increase access to rental homes across Snohomish County.
In this role the Landlord Engagement Specialist receives referrals from Snohomish CountysRapid Rehousing Housing Navigators and Permanent Supportive Housing providers to help households secure a Specialistalsohelps landlords understandtheprograms efforts to end homelessness and provides resources that support both landlords and tenants in achieving successful placement and long-term housing addition the Specialist works with partnerstoproblem-solve housing challenges for families facing significant barriers to finding and keeping housing.
This position carries a social justicecomponentthat invites critical reflection on how external systems including racism and poverty affect housing access. Valuing diversity and advancing anti-racism are central tothiswork and as an equal opportunity employer we strongly encourage people of color to apply. This position is also a strong fit for retired real estate agents apartment or property managers or individuals familiar with the rental market fair housing and private or corporate landlord operations.
Processreferralsfromthecommunityagencies.
Meet with program participants tocompleteintakepaperwork gather eligibility documentationandpertinentrental information.
Ensure clients meeteligibility criteriaandmaintainsecure access to allreferral forms income and homeless verificationsandbackup documentation.
Review referralsandmaintainconfidentialfilesin a locked storage cabinet.
Maintainclientcase notes and input HMIS service data.
Provide a quarterly narrative reportregardingclient updates.
Work with program participants and partners toeliminateany barriers to securing housing.
Research private smallandlargeapartment/property managementcompanieswithin Snohomish County and coordinate with staff to schedule introductory meetings with landlords and property managers.
Maintainadatabase ofvacancies andlandlordinformation and ensuring it is up to date.
Establish andmaintainlandlord relationships andassistto keepthem actively engaged in the program.
Develop outreach materials and agreements with landlords that will providehomesto help homeless clients access andmaintainpermanenthousing.
Act as a liaison and mediator for housing issues that may arise.
Participateinmeetings offered byPermanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing programs along with otherservice provider meetingsas timepermits.
Seekand engage with other agencies in the community that focus on housing related needs.
Coordinatewith and support theLESManagerin the design and implementation of a Snohomish County Landlord Convening.
Meet weekly with the Landlord Engagement Team.
Attendsall YWCA and program related meetings.
Implement all work by incorporating the YWCAs Social Justice Initiative by understanding how racism sexismclassismand other oppressions intersect and are embedded in all institutions and systems.
Showdemonstratedabilityto interact with people ofdifferent culturesand backgrounds.
Continuesearchingfor understanding of racial genderand class equity.
Adhere to allvolunteerservicesprotocolrelatedto volunteer usagerecognitionand monitoring. Works alongside volunteers where applicable.
Assure that volunteers are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race ethnic backgroundgenderor socioeconomic background.
Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors degree in a related field OR minimum of 3 years of experience in property management housing management and/or real estate required including negotiation and advocacy. Experiencewith case management and working in transitional housing isa plus
- Knowledge of local housing services such as Rapid Re-housing low income and affordable housing programs.
- Experience working with communities of color
- Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness poverty domestic violence racism substance abuse mental illness and affordable housing.
- Knowledge of fair housing and rental market in the community
- Proficiency in Word and Excel
- Experience with or ability to learn the Client Track database HMIS and online data reporting systems
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to take direction
- Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and flexible schedule.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to provide creative solutions.
- Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty
- Core Competencies Expected: Social Justice Advocacy Planning & Organizing (Time Management) Negotiation Problem Solving Fostering Diversity Ethics & Integrity Collaboration Attention to Detail
- Hourly Rate: $28.00
- Hours: 28 per week
- For information about our benefits please visit:YWCA Careers & Benefits Information.
- At the time of hire employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan
Work is primarily done in an office environment and communitylocationsbut travel to agency office sites and meetings isfrequentlyrequired.
Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients agency staff employers other individuals in the community
Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones computers fax machines and other office equipment and supplies stands walks sits and climbs in performing duties in the office.
Frequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork files and class materials occasionally up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally kneels bends pushes and pulls in obtaining files in drawers
* Continuously over 80% timeFrequently20-80% time andOccasionallyunder 20% time
Required Experience:
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