Housing Specialist: End Homelessness & Landlord Partnership

Renaissance Social Services; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 45.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Life insurance

Simple IRA with employer match

Paid time off / 15 days in first year

Holidays and mental health days

Wellness resources program

Telemedicine visits

Descrizione del lavoro

Renaissance Social Services, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Housing Specialist to coordinate scattered-site programs and connect participants with housing options, landlords, and support services.

The role emphasizes tenant rights, rent recertification, and data management to support homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing. Ideal candidates have a 2-year degree, at least 3 years in property/asset management, knowledge of local housing ordinances, and strong communication skills to partner with

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in property/asset management field.
• Knowledge of homelessness and housing issues.
• Knowledge of Chicago Landlord/Tenant Ordinance.
• Knowledge of Affordable Housing Practices (Housing First, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care).
• Comfortable working with diverse groups including individuals experiencing homelessness and LGBTQQIAP2S+ communities.
• Excellent oral and written communication; exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, and data management systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Must pass applicable background tests.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with Intake to provide housing location services to new participants.
• Collaborate with case managers regarding housing relocations.
• Introduce participants to units and turn over keys.
• Coordinate unit turnover services.
• Conduct unit inspections, including annual, environmental, move-in, and move-out.
• Write and send notices to residents including notices about inspections and non-compliance issues.
• Work with tenants to process rent recertification and set up payment plans.
• Maintain and update tenant files including updated leases, unit inspections, rent reasonableness forms, rent calculations, and memos.
• Assist with monthly reports, lease generation, and rent requests.
• Collect, enter, and validate data.
• Work with landlords and case management staff to resolve tenant issues.
• Cultivate new landlord relationships and maintain existing relationships with landlords and management companies.
• Provide instructions to participants regarding tenant rights and responsibilities.
• Provide clients exiting the program with assistance in securing appropriate community housing.
• Assist with key management: key sign-out and distribution.
• Participate in all relevant meetings.
• Represent Renaissance with external entities and internal staff.
• Complete reporting requirements as needed and requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Housing knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office / Excel

Data management

Tenant relations

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Strumenti

MS Office

Data management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Renaissance Social Services, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Housing Specialist to coordinate scattered-site programs and connect participants with housing options, landlords, and support services.

The role emphasizes tenant rights, rent recertification, and data management to support homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing. Ideal candidates have a 2-year degree, at least 3 years in property/asset management, knowledge of local housing ordinances, and strong communication skills to partner with