Housing Access & Partnerships Specialist

ADP, Inc.; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision

Dental

Paid vacations

Sick leave

Employer-contributed pension

Job summary

Lao Family Community Development, Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist in San Pablo, CA to expand and maintain a regional housing network. Under the Program Supervisor, you will develop housing inventory and coordinate with landlords, property managers, and partners to increase access to safe, affordable housing.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, understanding the local rental market, and ensuring program compliance while supporting clients' housing stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of housing assistance experience with justice-involved, homeless or low-income populations.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, networking and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work with diverse families and communities without discrimination.
• Reliable transportation to meet landlords and clients as needed.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new housing opportunities with landlords and real estate pros.
• Develop and maintain a housing inventory database with unit availability and terms.
• Engage probation offices to build partnerships for housing placements.
• Meet landlords to collect lease docs and conduct housing quality visits.
• Maintain relationships with providers to ensure access to housing.
• Educate landlords about rental assistance and subsidy programs.
• Collaborate with teams to match units with client needs and eligibility.
• Negotiate lease terms within program guidelines and clients' finances.
• Provide ongoing support to landlords post-placement to ensure stability.
• Monitor local rental trends to adjust outreach strategies.
• Plan landlord engagement events and educational forums.
• Partner with housing authorities and developers to improve access.
• Maintain knowledge of CalAIM program to support housing and health outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Public speaking

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology or Psychology

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database management

Job description

Lao Family Community Development, Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist in San Pablo, CA to expand and maintain a regional housing network. Under the Program Supervisor, you will develop housing inventory and coordinate with landlords, property managers, and partners to increase access to safe, affordable housing.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, understanding the local rental market, and ensuring program compliance while supporting clients' housing stability.