Housing Specialist

Abode Family; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Onsite position

PTO: 19 days per year

Holidays: 12 paid per year

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teledoc mental health service

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Abode Services in San Jose, CA, seeks a Housing Specialist to locate housing units, coordinate with landlords and service providers, and help homeless individuals and families secure and maintain housing.

You will conduct housing searches, negotiate lease terms, review documents, and arrange HQI inspections, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 1 year of experience in housing, social services, or sales/customer service with knowledge of local housing markets.
• Valid California driver's license, auto insurance, and clean DMV record required.
• Flexible schedule to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing placement and assistance tailored to household needs and goals.
• Search for suitable units and place participants.
• Network with landlords and property managers to secure housing.
• Assist with lease approvals and Housing Assistance Payment contracts.
• Prepare and distribute subsidy payments to landlords; coordinate move-in steps and HQI inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Housing search

Landlord networking

Case conferences

Progress monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

When you join Abode, you’re not just taking a job, you’re becoming part of a team creating meaningful change in our communities and a commitment to lasting housing stability.

At Abode, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. Our mission is tosolve homelessnessthrough housing and supportive services that help individuals and families achieve stability and independence. Grounded in theHousing First model, we meet people where they are and provide individualized support based on their needs, goals, and strengths.

Housing Ends Homelessness

Our Mission:

Abode works to end homelessness by assisting low-income, unhoused people, including those with special needs, to secure stable, supportive housing; and to be advocates for the removal of the causes of homelessness.

Our Values:

• Start with Dignity
• Take Smart Risks
• Be transparent
• Solve for today and tomorrow
• Spark each other’s strengths

About The Role:

The Housing Specialist is responsible for locating housing units, working closely with landlords, collaborating with service providers, and providing general housing support to ensure that homeless individuals and/or families can secure and maintain housing.

How You Make An Impact :

• Provide housing placement and assistance for participants, focusing on the household’s needs and goals.
• Housing search and placement of appropriate units for potential participants.
• Network with landlords, renter’s associations, property management businesses and county wide permanent housing providers.
• Assist with the approval of all leases and help execute Housing Assistance Payment contracts with landlords.
• Prepare and ensure the accurate distribution ofsubsidy payments to landlords as needed.
• Provide move-in support for program teams, including perform or arrange for Housing Quality Inspections (HQI’s) prior to move-in,negotiate lease start date, review /approval of lease terms, coordinate housewarming furniture move, get documentation from landlord for check request, prepare move in documentation, upload housing documentation to Welcome Mat housing database.
• Provide notices of contract renewals and rental adjustments.
• Participate as a member of the service team by attending case conference meetings, assisting service staff in evaluation of participant’s housing readiness, reducing housing barriers and status of unit availability.
• Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress, report, and refer to team members as necessary after housing is secured.
• Provide aid and expertise to landlords or service staff for conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Ensure that all regulatory agreements, contracts, and fair housing laws are met as they relate to housing.
• Attending staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

How You Meet Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 1 year of experience working in the housing field, social services, or sales/customer service experience and knowledge of the local housing markets and geography.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.
• Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours when required.

Our Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive pay: $28.85 - $31.74 per hour
• Work arrangement: Onsite position
• PTO:19 days per year, increasing with tenure
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year
• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage options for employees
• Employer subsidized options for dependent health care."
• Legal and financial services and more through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health care service provided by Teledoc
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter
  • Health care
  • Dependent care
• Retirement Plan: 403(b) w/ employer match & contribution programs

Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better in Other.

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