Housing Specialist

APLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

APLA Health in Koreatown, Los Angeles, seeks a Housing Specialist to assist clients with housing search, placement, and on-site support services to maintain permanent housing. You will collaborate with community organizations and conduct intakes to create personalized housing plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, four years of direct service as a Case Manager with vulnerable populations, and a California driver’s license with vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field or high school diploma/GED with four years of direct service as a Case Manager.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to learn how to use other databases effectively (e.g., Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake, assessment and formulate housing plans to assess housing barriers and determine housing and service needs.
• Identify, refer and link clients to appropriate resources.
• Provide monthly follow-up, including home visits to provide on-site supportive services to ensure housing retention.
• Assist clients in completing applications for housing and financial assistance programs.
• Teach basic life skills and educate clients about neighborhood amenities, services and transportation.
• Apply knowledge and educate clients about tenant rights and responsibilities.
• Maintain a complete organized working file, case notes and copies of all corresponding paperwork of client participation and progress towards goals and objectives.
• Maintain statistical client data, including entering client data into organizational database.
• Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, supervisory sessions and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of assisted public housing programs.

Skills

Case management

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Housing Specialist# Housing SpecialistDavid Geffen Health Center Koreatown - Los Angeles, CA 90005## OverviewSalary Range$26.37 - $29.68 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageUp to 25%CategoryNonprofit - Social Services## Description**POSITION SUMMARY:**A Housing Specialist is responsible for assisting clients with housing search and placement along with leveraging supportive services that will assist the client to maintain permanent housing, and establishing collaborative relationships with community-based organizations.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Conduct client intake, assessment and formulate housing plans to assess housing barriers and determine housing and service needs Identify, refer and link clients to appropriate resources.* Provide monthly follow-up, including home visits to provide on-site supportive services to ensure housing retention.* Assist clients in completing applications for housing and financial assistance programs.* Teach basic life skills and educate clients about neighborhood amenities, services and transportation.* Apply knowledge and educate clients about tenant rights and responsibilities.* Maintain a complete organized working file, case notes and copies of all corresponding paperwork of client participation and progress towards goals and objectives.* Maintain statistical client data, including entering client data into organizational database.* Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, supervisory sessions and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of assisted public housing programs.OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.## Qualifications**REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field or a minimum of High School diploma/GED and four years of experience in direct service as a Case Manager with HIV/AIDS clients, homeless clients or clients with other chronic illnesses.* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)* Demonstrated ability to learn how to use other databases effectively (i.e., Salesforce)**WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:**Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.Equal Opportunity Employer.