Housing Solutions Specialist (Homelessness Focus)

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Housing Specialist to identify suitable housing options for program participants and their families and help them achieve sustainable independent living. You will work as part of the services team in assessment, planning, engagement and delivery.

On-site role with responsibilities including locating housing options, maintaining a housing database, coordinating with landlords, and connecting tenants with community resources to prevent homelessness.

Qualifications

• Fingerprints clearance background check required.
• Ability to handle emotional stress and challenging clients.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and locates housing options for homeless participants.
• Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments.
• Communicates with landlords and explains VOALA programs.
• Performs habitability and lead-based paint inspections as needed.
• Works one-on-one with landlords to support clients and program.
• Develops support systems to meet housing needs.
• Coordinates move-in activities, rental negotiations and referrals.
• Provides information referrals and crisis intervention as part of case management.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or related discipline

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Housing Specialist to identify suitable housing options for program participants and their families and help them achieve sustainable independent living. You will work as part of the services team in assessment, planning, engagement and delivery.

On-site role with responsibilities including locating housing options, maintaining a housing database, coordinating with landlords, and connecting tenants with community resources to prevent homelessness.