Housing Specialist

SUMMARY:

To assist residents in our shelter as they secure permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for advocacy and providing assistance to clients in obtaining permanent housing.
• Initiate housing referrals to the appropriate agencies.
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to develop strategies to meet their housing needs.
• Coordinate permanent housing search and address any barriers that may arise.
• Coordinate and facilitate quarterly Housing Forums for landlords, brokers and residents.
• Coordinate and facilitate bi-weekly meetings with residents.
• Conduct housing workshops for housing readiness.
• Escort families to view apartments and meet prospective landlords and real estate brokers.
• Participate and attend the Interdisciplinary Team and Administrative meetings weekly.
• Submit all monthly reporting in a timely manner. Ensure documentation is reflected in the clients charts.
• Initiate and identify housing resources for families in shelter and facilitate appropriate applications on their behalf (i.e. 2010Es, Supportive Housing, and other appropriate housing applications.
• Coordinate and case conference with both internal and external programs to ensure care coordination as it relates to housing.
• Attend appropriate DHS trainings and meetings as it relates to Hospitality House and Housing.

• This position requires a Bachelors Degree and/or previous housing experience working with the housing disadvantaged populations.
• Clean valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a 16 passenger van.
• Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues.
• Must have strong computer skills to create and utilize databases and spreadsheets.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions is needed.
• In addition, the Housing Specialist shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve.