Housing Locator - Sacramento

Bay Area Community Services (BACS); Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance

31 days off (PTO/Holiday)

+3% per hour differential for language skills

403b plan

Significant internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is seeking a Housing Locator in Sacramento to help locate and secure housing for clients. Responsibilities include building relationships with landlords, providing tenant education, and ensuring housing retention.

Successful candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 4 years in social services, and must hold a valid California driver’s license. BACS offers competitive pay starting at $25/hour with comprehensive benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and 4 years in social services.
• 1 year of housing/property management experience preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and personal vehicle needed.
• Extensive local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Locate housing and negotiate with landlords for participants.
• Provide tenant education and housing counseling.
• Maintain housing options and oversee permanent housing resources.
• Support landlord/tenant relationship and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Conflict resolution skills

Negotiating skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Flexibility

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma

Four years in mental health/social services

Degree preferred

Job description

Are you an advocate for social service, like solving problems, and removing barriers? The Housing Locator, in Sacramento, is responsible for locating housing, providing support, and developing relationships with landlords and property managers in order to provide housing to clients. This position will provide direct services to participants including assessment, planning, intervention, and transition planning. BACS' staff prides itself on doing whatever it takes to find permanent housing for homeless people and the work happens both in the office or out in the community. This role requires someone who values accountability, trust and innovation. BACS prides itself as a non-hierarchical agency with all hands on deck.

Schedule

THRIVE Outpatient Program: Monday - Friday Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with landlords and property managers, locate housing, and advocate and negotiate with landlords on behalf of participants.
• Provide tenant education and housing counseling.
• Track and report on participant’s progress, provide housing retention support.
• Transition participants from BACS financial supports to public support (if applicable); manage disputes, provide rehabilitative support, and resolve conflict.
• Implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, 24/7 model and strength-based, including: assessment, planning, intervention, support, and transition planning.
• Assess participant’s potential barriers and strengths in maintaining housing stability and self-sufficiency; work with participants and their families to obtain housing.
• Create and maintain presence as an expert in housing provision and management services for BACS internally and in the community.
• Maintain current portfolio of housing options for participants; responsible for oversight and procurement of permanent housing resources.
• Support landlord/property management and participant/tenant relationship, aid in rental agreements negotiations and lease adherence issues, conduct housing inspections, and work with property management to resolve inspection issues.
• Assess strengths and needs in planning, provision, and documentation of individualized housing services. Links individuals to resources and advocates.
• Possesses influencing/negotiating skills and excellent oral and written communication.
• Possesses problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Is resilient and demonstrates ability to embrace adversity. Has the ability and eagerness to promote continual learning.
• Nimble and flexible with the ability to adjust rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
• Partnering attitude; high integrity/honesty. Promotes accountability for self and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health/social services (1 year of customer services may be substituted). Degree is preferred.
• One year of housing/real estate/property management experience preferred and may be substituted for one year of direct service experience.
• Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
• Extensive local travel is required, vehicle reimbursement is provided. Care Coordinators transport clients in their personal vehicle.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation: Starting at $25.00 per hour with eligibility to receive an increase to $26.00 per hour after successfully completing BACS’ 90 day introductory period with satisfactory performance and achievement of all job related goals and requirements
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program. Children’s healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month. Average employer-paid benefit value: approximately $913/month per enrolled individual. BACS contributions apply to company-sponsored plans only.
• 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
• +3% per hour differential for tested ability in Sacramento County threshold languages (Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian)
• 403b plan.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.
• Most direct service positions

BACS Overview

Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non‑profit, community‑based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under‑served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client‑centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.

How To Apply

Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER