Housing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $28 to $32 Hourly

Housing Specialist

ABOUT US

Founded in 1991, Hope Solutions, formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, is avibrantandsocially responsive non-profit agency that provides permanent housing and vital support services to over 2,000 homeless or at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County. Over 40 faith-based communities support our work, although there are no religious requirements or affiliations to receive services.

Are you seeking a new role that fully utilizes your talents and potentialwhile helping to make the world a better place? If so, please read on!

What are you passionate about?

At Hope Solutionswe envision a world in which everyone has a place to call home and the support of a strong community so that they can live with dignity and reach their full potential. We strive to be inclusive and responsive to community needs. We are committed to excellence and accomplish our work with integrity, respect, compassion, and humility.

Hope Solution's mission is to heal the effects of povertyandhomelessness by providing permanent housing and vital support services to highly vulnerable families and individuals.

Could our mission be your mission?

Learn more about us @ hopesolutions.org

TEAM SNAPSHOT

We're adding to our team of passionate folkswho are on a mission to help make the lives of others betterthrough services and support that lead to a higher quality of life for our clients.

We'd like to learn more about youapply for the role! What's our team like?

Here's a snapshot of some of the folks at Hope Solutions who help advance our vision to achievesecure housing and the dignity of self-sufficiency for the homeless and at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County.

A FEW OF US...

DeanneChief Executive OfficerResides with her husband and three children. Enjoys hiking, camping, reading, cooking, and cheering at her kids' games.

AlexChief Operating OfficerLives with his wife, son, and dog (and loves when the grandkids visit!). MSW and macro social worker who enjoys reading, baseball (Go Giants!), cooking, hiking, jazz, and family time.

ChristinaChief Financial OfficerResides with her husband, son, two daughters, and their dog. MPA, Non-Profit Graduate Certificate, and 20+ years in finance; enjoys traveling and family time.

BethDirector of Clinical and Support ServicesResides with her sister and son. Licensed psychologist with 30+ years working with children and families; enjoys singing, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

BillVice President of ProgramsResides with his partner. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years experience working with underserved populations, specialized training in somatic psychotherapy and end-of-life care; enjoys reading, gardening, and meditation.

CaylaDirector of Evaluation & Learning Resides with her husband and children. MBA in Business Analytics that thrives on spreadsheet analysis, dashboard creation, and reading.

DebbieDirector of Development & External RelationsResides with her husband, two teenagers, and a rescue mutt. Leads external relations and development with 20+ years in marketing and communications.

DominickDirector of Re-Entry Housing & ServicesA fourth-generation San Francisco native and father of four, holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an M.A. in Leadership. In his free time, he enjoys music, travel, nature, cooking, and quarterly wine trips.

GessikaDirector of Properties & Support ServicesA Bay Area native and former frontline social worker, Gessika leads housing and support programs that promote long-term stability by addressing mental health, housing access, and systemic injustice. She brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership and clinical social work experience, with expertise in trauma-informed care, program development, and advocating for frontline staff.

KristinaDirector of Human ResourcesWith over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, people management, and operations, she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and is a SHRM-SCP certified professional. A Bay Area native and proud foodie, she lives with her child and enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, hiking, and keeping life light with laughter and fun.

MashalDirector of Housing & Support ServicesResides in the Bay Area. Daughter of Afghan refugees; enjoys weekends with her son, concerts, reading, and Sonoma Coast drives; former Program Manager for housing and care for chronically homeless adults with AIDS / HIV; co-chair for Hope Solutions' CARE Committee and board member.

TanyaDirector of Rapid Re-Housing & NavigationResides with her husband, daughter, and two sons. Master's in Counseling Psychology with 15+ years serving underserved populations; enjoys music, comedy, movies, exercising, and basketball.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Hope Solutions seeks an energetic and compassionate Housing Specialist to support young adults enrolled in the Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+). This program serves youth ages 1825 who have exited foster care, including those previously under probation supervision, and are referred by Child and Family Services. The goal of THP+ is to provide a safe living environment and help participants build the skills needed to live independently.

The Housing Specialist plays a pivotal role in helping participants secure and maintain stable housing. Hope Solutions master leases units to provide transitional housing opportunities where young people can develop self-sufficiency and interdependence before moving into their own leases. The Housing Specialist provides individualized, housing-focused support through housing navigation, landlord engagement, advocacy, and coordination of financial assistance such as rent and move-in support.

This role works closely with the County Coordinated Entry System and community partners to achieve program goals, including reducing the duration of homelessness, increasing permanent housing placements, and minimizing returns to homelessness. Services are short-term, participant-driven, and delivered using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach in the community or participants homes. After placement, the Housing Specialist continues to provide support and referrals to ensure housing stability and long-term independence.

Supervisory Responsibility : None

WHAT WILL YOU DO : Client Support :

• Meet with identified clients to complete housing needs assessments and create plans for obtaining safe, sustainable housing.
• Assist with data entry, rental subsidy, program incentive tracking for program participants, and tracking / reporting program data.
• Assist Team members on an as-needed basis with assessing client needs and service planning.
• Assist clients with document readiness (gathering and maintaining verification documents required for housing applications)
• Research and identify housing opportunities for clients as requested or needed.
• Assist clients in identifying and seeking desirable, appropriate housing options and mitigating screening barriers.
• Provide applicants with housing-related resources necessary to obtain and sustain housing placement, including information regarding tenant / landlord rights and responsibilities.
• Partner with Department staff and other community partners as needed to ensure coordination of care.
• Transport clients to meet with prospective landlords, complete housing applications, and inspect potential units on an as-needed basis.
• Apply knowledge of residential leases to educate clients regarding their rights and responsibilities.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer. If you're a good fit, we want to meet you!