Housing Specialist

Abode; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 39,743 - 43,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$28.85 - $31.74 per hour

100% paid health, vision, and dental options

19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year

3% retirement match/contribution

Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in San Leandro seeks a Housing Specialist to locate and secure housing for individuals and families in need. Responsibilities include networking with landlords, ensuring compliance with housing laws, and providing ongoing support to clients. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in housing or social services. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and PTO, are offered in a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in housing field or social services.
• Proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance.
• Flexible schedule for evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing placement and assistance for participants.
• Network with landlords and property management businesses.
• Assist with the approval of leases and subsidy payments.
• Maintain contact with participants and monitor progress.

Skills

Experience in the housing field

Knowledge of local housing markets

Customer service skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Housing Specialist for our programs in Alameda County!

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.

The People and Culture

You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams — people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

Benefits & Perks

• $28.85 - $31.74 per hour
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per yearVoluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
• 3% retirement match/contribution
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

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.

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.

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

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