About this role
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 Housing.
Qualifications
- This position requires a Bachelors Degree and/or previous housing experience working with the housing disadvantaged populations.
- Clean valid drivers 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.