Housing Specialist

Abode; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO 19 days + 12 holidays

3% retirement match

Professional development

All-staff events

Job summary

Abode is seeking a Housing Specialist in Solano County to locate housing units, work with landlords, and connect participants with housing options while aligning with program goals. The role involves coordinating housing searches, negotiating leases, assisting with subsidies, and ensuring compliance with housing laws.

A driver’s license and evening/weekend availability are required. Join a mission-driven nonprofit focused on ending homelessness in the Bay Area and support participants on their

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in housing, social services, or related field.
• Knowledge of local Solano County housing markets and geography.
• Valid California driver’s license and auto insurance with clean DMV.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing placement and assistance for participants based on household needs and goals.
• Search for and place appropriate housing units; network with landlords and housing providers.
• Assist with lease approvals and housing assistance payments with landlords.
• Prepare and distribute subsidy payments to landlords as needed.

Skills

Housing placement

Landlord relations

Program coordination

Education

High school diploma or 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 Solano 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.

Our Benefits & Perks

• $28.85 - $31.74 per hour
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Voluntary 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 of subsidy payments to landlords as needed.
• Provide move‑in support for program teams, including performing or arranging for Housing Quality Inspections (HQIs) prior to move‑in, negotiating lease start date, reviewing and approving lease terms, coordinating furniture move‑in, obtaining documentation from landlord for check request, preparing move‑in documentation, and uploading housing documentation to the 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 evaluating participants’ housing readiness, reducing housing barriers and assessing 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.
• Attend 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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