Bilingual Housing Mobility Specialist

Pathstone-Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathstone-Corporation's Housing Council Mobility Program seeks a Mobility Coordinator to provide housing and financial coaching for families using Housing Choice Vouchers. The role involves guiding families through neighborhood choice, application prep, housing searches, and relocation, with workshops and cross-team collaboration.

Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred. The ideal candidate has a social work or related degree, 1+ year of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of relevant work experience, or 6+ years in a similar field.
• Direct practice experience preferred, knowledge of Housing Choice Voucher helpful.
• Familiarity with safety net programs and the Rochester rental market.
• Experience with motivational interviewing, person-centered and strengths-based approaches.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities; effective in diverse populations.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with Housing Choice Vouchers and assist them in moving to an opportunity area.
• Assist families in developing goals and assess their progress.
• Provide ongoing support to participants during the housing search process.
• Contact property owners, assist with rental applications and accompany tours.
• Host group workshops to support the housing search journey.
• Conduct post-move in-home check-ins and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with staff to communicate with owners and participants and resolve concerns.
• Track participant and owner data in the program database.
• Review regulations and produce information needed for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Housing Choice Voucher and Housing Counseling Programs.
• Participate in interviews and research activities as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pathstone-Corporation's Housing Council Mobility Program seeks a Mobility Coordinator to provide housing and financial coaching for families using Housing Choice Vouchers. The role involves guiding families through neighborhood choice, application prep, housing searches, and relocation, with workshops and cross-team collaboration.

Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred. The ideal candidate has a social work or related degree, 1+ year of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal,