Housing Access & Lease Specialist

Mental Health Systems; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a Housing Specialist to help clients secure housing by negotiating rents, deposits and move-in terms, and to manage leases for short-term, transitional and permanent housing.

You will conduct inspections, coordinate with housing partners, prepare subsidy applications, ensure accurate rent calculations and confidential documentation, and support clients through housing placements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least three years of housing-related social services experience.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Knowledge of housing needs of individuals with behavioral health needs; cultural competency required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to secure living arrangements and negotiate terms.
• Manage lease agreements for short-term, transitional, and permanent housing programs.
• Conduct housing inspections and coordinate with clients to remediate issues.
• Prepare subsidy applications and maintain client housing files.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and complete required documentation.
• Coordinate with community housing partners and vendors for repairs.
• Review housing budgets and subsidies; track rent calculations.
• Maintain tracking systems and submit housing reports.
• Assist in transporting clients to housing locations and gathering necessary documents.
• Provide field-based services as required by program needs.

Skills

Cultural competency

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

TURN is seeking a Housing Specialist to help clients secure housing by negotiating rents, deposits and move-in terms, and to manage leases for short-term, transitional and permanent housing.

You will conduct inspections, coordinate with housing partners, prepare subsidy applications, ensure accurate rent calculations and confidential documentation, and support clients through housing placements.