Housing Locator (Montgomery County)

Access Services; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances

401k program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

20 days PTO (vacation/sick)

7 agency holidays and 2 floating holidays

Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Referral Bonuses up to $750

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Housing Locator to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in securing safe and affordable housing in Montgomery County, PA. The role involves building relationships with landlords, coordinating housing transitions, and requires effective communication skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in social work or business, with two years of relevant experience preferred. The position offers a starting pay of $21/hour and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in real estate, affordable housing, or business.
• Experience working with adults with mental illness preferred.
• Ability to direct and prioritize own work and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with landlords and property managers.
• Identify available housing units for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Coordinate lease paperwork and housing transitions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate well

Skills in conflict and crisis resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or business or related field

Job description

Overview

Do you want to be an innovator who takes proactive steps to bring changes to affordable housing? Access Services is looking for a Housing Locator to help individuals experiencing homelessness across Montgomery County, PA secure safe, affordable housing. This role requires daily travel throughout Montgomery County, with an office base in Fort Washington, PA and requires a fully on site/in community presence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, and realtors to expand affordable housing options.
• Identify available housing units and match them with individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Coordinate lease paperwork, move‑in requirements, and housing transitions.
• Partner with Housing Stability Specialists to ensure housing leads, warm handoffs and ongoing communication regarding individual\'s needs.
• Stay informed on HUD requirements and ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Support individuals at housing showings, when transitioning from hospital discharges to landing pads, or for new move-ins.
• Serve as point‑of‑contact for landlord concerns and collaborate with housing staff to resolve issues.
• Complete housing readiness assessments, intakes, case notes, and documentation in the electronic health record.
• Attend county, committee, consumer, and team meetings as needed.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Hours may adjust to 8am-4pm if required. Ability to flex time schedule for housing showings or other events is expected. Rotating on call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in social work or business or in a related field required. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience: Two years of relevant experience in real estate, affordable housing, or business experience strongly preferred. Experience working with adults with mental illness preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Ability to communicate well; strong interpersonal skills required. Ability to direct and prioritize own work and be flexible; ability to work as part of a team. Knowledge of homelessness and the housing system and the ability to enhance understanding to maximize the level of service delivery. Knowledge of the mental health system. Skills in person centered screening and assessment; skills in conflict and crisis resolution. Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individuals.
• Stand, sit or move with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, at near and far distances.
• Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations.
• Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size.
• Walk, climb stairs by self, or provide direct care and/or support.
• Work in a standard office environment and utilize desktop computer equipment daily.
• Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.).
• Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.

Benefits

Pay: $21/hourly starting rate, based on qualifications and relevant experience of each candidate.

• Our Full-time Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program; Tuition Reimbursement Program; 20 days PTO (vacation/sick), 7 agency holidays, 2 floating holidays; Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites; Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave; Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person); Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire; College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discounts

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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