Housing Specialist, LifeSpring (Transitional Youth Housing) Program

Lifeline Community Services, Inc.; Point Edward; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline Community Services, a premier nonprofit, seeks a Housing Specialist to empower former foster youth through supportive services. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, crisis intervention, and developing individual housing plans in a trauma-informed approach. The role requires a BA in social work or related field and offers competitive compensation with enriching professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid family and reproductive loss bereavement leave

Generous paid time off and hybrid work flexibility

Leadership development and access to training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience preferred, especially with youth including former foster youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to residents, including conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
• Conduct regular cleanliness inspections and assist in developing independent living skills.
• Track client progress and coordinate housing navigation.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Engagement

Rapport Building

Assessment

Goal Setting

Youth Participation and Development

Education

BA in Social Work or related field

Job description

Lifeline Community Services is a premier nonprofit organization in San Diego County, dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve self-reliance and long-term stability. Our diverse service portfolio spans housing, behavioral health, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives, operating across multiple locations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Housing Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services to the residents of the LifeSpring transitional housing program, which is a program for former foster youth. Supportive Services include developing a sense of community that focuses on safety, providing immediate and / or timely intervention around situations involving residents that are non-compliant with rules and expectations, providing assistance in conflict resolution and crisis intervention. The Housing Specialist will be responsible for collecting rent, being the bridge for the residents and apartment manager, conducting apartment inspections at least twice a month to ensure unit cleanliness and monitor for safety. Responsible for adhering to landlord-tenant state laws and maintaining regular communication and collaboration with the property manager to identify potential tenant issues. Services are to be provided in a trauma-informed, client-centered, culturally competent manner that is consistent with Lifeline's philosophy and mission.

We're looking for a candidate with strong skills in engagement, crisis intervention, case management, interviewing, rapport building, assessment, goal setting, and youth participation and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cleanliness inspections.
• Provide assistance in conflict resolution.
• Assist residents in developing independent living skills.
• Housing navigation : work with the resident to develop a housing plan and get them connected to identified housing options. Assist residents in getting on low-income housing lists (CHW, HUD, Section 8, etc.).
• Coordinate interviews and timely move-ins with residents.
• Provide transportation of clients to necessary appointments, interviews, events, etc.
• Track short and long term client progress in ETO as required by contract.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• BA in social work or related field.
• 2 years relevant experience preferred. Experience working with teens and / or young adults including former foster and probation youth preferred.

Why Join Lifeline?

• Competitive compensation with a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid family and reproductive loss bereavement leave for qualifying events.
• Generous paid time off and hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance.

Professional Growth Opportunities :

• Leadership development and access to training programs.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Accommodations and Accessibility Statement

Lifeline Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and other applicable laws, Lifeline will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the organization.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [emailprotected] as soon as possible.

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients and maintaining the integrity of our workplace, North County Lifeline conducts comprehensive background and drug screening processes for all prospective employees.

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