Housing Solutions Specialist - Landlord Partnerships

Family Promise of West Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Family Promise of West Michigan is seeking a Housing Specialist to collaborate with landlords, program participants, and case managers to secure housing for families in our workforce. The role reports to the Director of Housing and involves in-person work at our offices and housing sites in Grand Rapids, with some remote flexibility.

Ideal candidates will have experience with landlords, knowledge of rental assistance programs, and familiarity with the West Michigan housing market, fair housing

Qualifications

• Experience with landlords and housing partners.
• Knowledge of rental assistance programs and tenant rights.
• Familiar with West Michigan rental market and fair housing laws.
• Proficient in customer service and problem-solving in housing contexts.
• Comfort working in a faith-based organization and collaborating with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist with finding prospective landlord partners and presenting to groups.
• Inspect leased units monthly and complete follow-up documentation.
• Educate participants on tenancy basics, move-in checklists, and housing resources.
• Perform rent reasonableness checks and housing inspections.
• Review rental market, laws, and compliance with landlords and tenants.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Customer Service

Detail Orientation

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Family Promise of West Michigan is seeking a Housing Specialist to collaborate with landlords, program participants, and case managers to secure housing for families in our workforce. The role reports to the Director of Housing and involves in-person work at our offices and housing sites in Grand Rapids, with some remote flexibility.

Ideal candidates will have experience with landlords, knowledge of rental assistance programs, and familiarity with the West Michigan housing market, fair housing