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Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist

Abode ServicesSan Jose, CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Abode , one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Housing Specialist for our Rapid Rehousing program in Santa Clara County.

About the role : The Housing Specialist is responsible for locating housing units, working closely with landlords, collaborating with service providers, and providing general housing support to ensure that homeless individuals and / or families can secure and maintain housing.

The People and Culture : You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

Our Benefits & Perks :

  • $28.85 - $31.74 per hour DOE
  • 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
  • 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
  • Voluntary benefits : FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
  • 3% retirement match / contribution
  • Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
  • Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

How You Make an Impact :

  • Provide housing placement and assistance for participants, focusing on the household’s needs and goals.
  • Housing search and placement of appropriate units for potential participants.
  • Network with landlords, renter’s associations, property management businesses and county wide permanent housing providers.
  • Assist with the approval of all leases and help execute Housing Assistance Payment contracts with landlords.
  • Prepare and ensure the accurate distribution of subsidy payments to landlords as needed.
  • Provide move-in support for program teams, including perform or arrange for Housing Quality Inspections (HQI’s) prior to move-in, negotiate lease start date, review / approval of lease terms, coordinate housewarming furniture move, get documentation from landlord for check request, prepare move in documentation, upload housing documentation to Welcome Mat housing database.
  • Provide notices of contract renewals and rental adjustments.
  • Participate as a member of the service team by attending case conference meetings, assisting service staff in evaluation of participant’s housing readiness, reducing housing barriers and status of unit availability.
  • Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress, report, and refer to team members as necessary after housing is secured.
  • Provide aid and expertise to landlords or service staff for conflict resolution and problem solving.
  • Ensure that all regulatory agreements, contracts, and fair housing laws are met as they relate to housing.
  • Attending staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • 1 year of experience working in the housing field, social services, or sales / customer service experience and knowledge of the local housing markets and geography.
  • Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.
  • Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours when required.

    • COMPETENCIES :

  • Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.
  • Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.
  • Outstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Communicating with others to exchange information; seeing to read a variety of materials.
  • Manual dexterity for use of keyboard, tools, controls; repetitive motion that may include the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods, while at a desk or working on a computer.
  • Ability to drive and sit in a car for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to move between floors, ascending and descending stairs.
  • Light work that may include moving or lifting objects up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to squat, bend at the waist, crouch, reach overhead and horizontally, and kneel.

    • WORK CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT :

  • Must be able to work in a shared office environment with moderate to high noise level with frequent contact and interruption.
  • Multi-level buildings with stairs and / or ramps.
  • Frequent travel by car throughout the county region and surrounding areas.
  • Work in program service environments, which may include entering housing units or participants’ residences, program offices, non-agency offices and meeting areas.

    • Notice : This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.

    Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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