Housing Specialist

Aspiranet; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A community service organization in Camarillo is looking for an Entry Level Housing Specialist. This role involves securing and maintaining affordable housing options for youth aged 18-25, supporting their transition to independent living. Ideal candidates should have skills in organization, data management, and familiarity with the rental market. The position offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package in a collaborative work environment, promoting positive outcomes in child welfare services.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional office handling petty cash and data entry.
• Experience with the apartment rental market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and secure housing resources for clients.
• Monitor monthly payments including rent and utilities.
• Conduct apartment inspections to maintain housing standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

People skills

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Excel

Excel

Education

AA degree or two years of relevant experience

Job description

Housing Specialist – Aspiranet

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Your Opportunity

Are you interested in being part of positive changes in child welfare services?

Founded in 1975 with locations across California, Aspiranet is a trusted neighbor, partner and care provider that exists to help families thrive. With personalized care, Aspiranet offers a unique blend of services including foster family support, residential care, adoption services, services for foster youth transitioning to adulthood, mental health services, intensive home‑based care, and community‑based family resources. We celebrate our values of respect, integrity, courage and hope through our work, and most importantly, our people. Aspiranet staff gain inspiration from human connection and understand that success is the product of teamwork. We seek champions for our mission and those committed to excellence.

Your Future Team

Our Camarillo office is seeking a Housing Specialist to support our local program in securing, furnishing and maintaining affordable housing options for young adults learning to live independently. Aspiranet’s Transition Age Youth (TAY) programs offer assistance that is client‑centered, trauma‑informed, and reflective of best practice standards in the field. When you join our multidisciplinary team, you become part of a passionate group determined to impact lives and empower youth. The ideal candidate will have previous work experience with rental leasing, and potentially property management.

Your Impact

Aspiranet’s Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) services close a critical gap for youth who are preparing for their transition to exit the foster care system towards independent living. Serving youth ranging in age from 18-25, our multi‑faced approach ensures youth receive the guidance to support housing, employment, education, wellness, and other needs they may have for a successful transition.

Your Skills and Duties

• Under the direction of the Program Director, research and secure sufficient program resources (housing, furnishings and household supplies).
• Assist in the establishment and monitoring of monthly payments inclusive of rent and utilities.
• Complete initial, ongoing, and exit apartment inspections which support the maintenance of housing standards.

Education & Work Experience

• AA degree or two years of experience working in a professional office handling petty cash, disbursement of funds and data entry.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel. Must be organized and detail oriented. Experience with apartment rental market preferred. Good people skills.

Licenses & Certifications

• Meet all state required conditions of employment as set forth by funder and regulatory body; i.e., Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health Physical, valid CDL and clean driving record.

Compensation

Competitive DOE.

Benefits

Aspiranet is a collaborative environment where everyone has a voice in creating the best possible outcomes for our clients and our staff. We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees. Our benefits package is robust, aimed at keeping you healthy and well, financially secure, providing a work‑life balance, and protecting you from the unexpected.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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