Housing specialist Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home."Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.Job DescriptionHousing Case Manager is a community-based, high-engagement role wherein direct transitional care is provided to moderately sized caseloads composed of clients across our service county. Individuals in this role will have to be adaptive, resource-savvy, personable, team-oriented, and have advanced critical thinking skills. This role requires both remote and in-person engagement when necessary, and is focused on delivery of optimal transitional care to homeless and other vulnerable populations. The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience. ResponsibilitiesSearch for and develop housing inventory for programs across agencyDevelop relationships with property managers and landlords to support housing inventoryConduct housing inspections to meet HUD Housing HabitabilityConduct housing utility inspections and complete reportsConduct rent reasonableness reports to meet HUD Housing HabitabilityConfirm client rent payments monthlyAssist case managers and clients in housing applications, searches and connectionsActs in an ethical manner reflecting core values of integrity, transparency, accountability, respect and responsibility. Acts above reproach in all that is done on behalf of Illumination Foundation.Models openness, honesty and accountability to colleagues, volunteers, donors and all others involved with Illumination Foundation.Must accept personal responsibility and accountability for performance of duties.Must maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.Expectations : Prioritize individual and client health and safety.Be able to meet targets and work under pressure.Communicate with tact and professionalism.Set and maintain healthy boundaries with clients.Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of client information and work related information / materialsUphold Illumination Foundation's Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable Compassion, Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client-Centered Care, Innovation, Advocacy, and Stewardship and Compliance.Preferred Experience / Minimum Qualifications : Valid CA Driver's License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.High School Diploma or equivalent.Customer and client relations skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).Understanding of and ability to conduct HUD Housing inspections and reportsUnderstanding of housing rental market and property managementBenefitsMedical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the planDental and Vision InsuranceLife, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination FoundationEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development Reimbursement401K with Company Matching10 days vacation PTO / year6 days sick PTO / year10 days holiday PTO / yearPotential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans