Housing Specialist (3403)

Neighbor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Father Joe’s Villages seeks a Housing Specialist to support residents in Permanent Supportive Housing, helping them maintain homes and meet tenancy requirements. You will coordinate with landlords and service providers to address housing challenges and promote stability.

The role involves managing caseloads, conducting housing visits, and connecting residents to resources across healthcare, benefits, and community supports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in social services or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with homelessness, housing instability, mental health conditions, or related barriers preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, landlords, property managers, service providers, and community partners.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of residents, maintaining regular contact and coordinating support to promote housing stability.
• Help residents understand lease requirements, tenant rights, responsibilities, and program expectations.
• Identify housing concerns and barriers to tenancy and coordinate resources and follow-up.
• Build relationships with landlords and property managers to resolve tenancy issues and coordinate services.

Skills

Communication

Driver's License

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Housing Specialist (3403)# Housing Specialist (3403)St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa - San Diego, CA 92101## OverviewSalary Range$22.00 - $25.30 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionBuild housing stability. Strengthen relationships.As a Housing Specialist, you’ll help individuals and families living in Permanent Supportive Housing maintain their homes, navigate tenancy requirements, and connect with resources that support long-term stability. You’ll work directly with residents while building relationships with landlords, property managers, and service providers to address housing challenges and promote successful tenancy.The Housing Specialist position may be filled at Level I or Level II on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.* Housing Specialist I – Focuses on developing housing stabilization skills with guidance from the supervisor and team.* Housing Specialist II – Independently manages housing stabilization activities and addresses more complex tenancy concerns.The Role* Manage an assigned caseload of residents, maintain regular contact, identify housing-related needs, and coordinate support to promote housing stability.* Help residents understand lease requirements, tenant rights, responsibilities, and program expectations.* Identify housing concerns and barriers to successful tenancy and coordinate appropriate resources, interventions, and follow-up.* Build relationships with landlords and property managers, facilitate communication, and help resolve lease violations, neighbor concerns, and other tenancy issues.* Connect residents with community resources, benefits, healthcare, behavioral health services, and other supports that promote housing stability.* Conduct housing visits and other in-person contacts to assess resident needs, address concerns, and support successful tenancy.* Maintain accurate case notes, housing records, program forms, and resident information in required databases and tracking systems.* Collaborate with case managers, healthcare and behavioral health providers, property management, and community partners to coordinate services and address emerging concerns.## QualificationsWhat You’ll Bring* Associate’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.* Experience working with individuals or families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, disabilities, or other barriers to housing stability is preferred.* Ability to communicate effectively with residents, landlords, property managers, service providers, and community partners.* Knowledge of community resources, housing retention practices, documentation, confidentiality, and applicable program requirements, or the ability to develop this knowledge.* Valid Driver’s License.Housing Specialist I Requires* Minimum of one year of relevant experience in housing services, housing stabilization, social services, case management, or a related field. Relevant internship, practicum, or related experience may be considered.Housing Specialist II Requires* Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in housing services, social services, case management or a related field.What Father Joe’s VillagesYou will join a team helping individuals and families maintain housing, overcome barriers, and build greater stability.our work will extend beyond the office as you develop relationships with residents, housing providers, and community partners to address challenges, connect people with essential resources, and support successful tenancy.At Father Joe’s Villages, our CREED values guide how we work and serve others: Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment, and Dignity.Compensation and BenefitsPay for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The anticipated starting pay range will depend on the level at which the position is filled.Housing Specialist I: $20.27 – $23.31 per hour.Housing Specialist II: $22.00 – 25.30 per hour.Father Joe’s Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:* Medical, dental, and vision coverage* Retirement plan options* Paid time off* Professional development opportunities* Wellness programs* Employee assistance resourcesWork ScheduleThis is a full-time position. The role works across office, residential, housing property, and community settings and includes regular local travel for housing visits, resident meetings, apartment viewings, and coordination with landlords, property managers, and service providers.Conditions of EmploymentEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre- and post-employment requirements, which may include background checks, reference checks, employment verification, and other role-related requirements following a conditional offer of employment.Equal Employment OpportunityFather Joe’s Villages is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.