Direct Care Floater (Housing Specialist)

Job Description

Job Description

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• This position is Part-time Temporary

Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.

About First Place for Youth, We’re a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work at First Place For Youth :

POSITION SUMMARY : The Direct Care Floater will assist transition age youth (TAY) ages 18-24 who experienced homelessness and are referred from San Francisco’s Coordinated Entry System to First Place for Youth’s TAY Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) Program. The Housing Coordinator will assist participants to secure housing within the Bay Area utilizing a time limited housing subsidy. The Direct Care Floater will identify units in the community that will be appropriate for a subsidy which includes landlord engagement, information about the subsidy program, assessment of units’ ability to meet habitability standards, and monthly rent calculation and subsidy administration. The Direct Care Floater works within a team of TAY Case Managers and a Resource Specialist. This position requires work in the field with housing search occurring primarily in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Monday – Friday.

The Housing Coordinator shall :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Housing Location

Subsidy Administration

Landlord Liaison

Qualification and Requirements :

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org / careers.

We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future.

First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA.