Housing Specialist LLE

RH Community Builders; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RH Community Builders is seeking a Housing Specialist to provide housing support and case management for program participants in Fresno, CA. The role requires mediating crises and coordinating resources to help households build tenancy skills and stable housing.

The candidate will gather documents, locate housing opportunities, and liaise between clients and landlords, conducting regular in-home visits and maintaining thorough files to ensure timely documentation and adherence to program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in housing related social services.
• Knowledge of Coordinated Entry System.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Adherence to ethical conduct and confidentiality.
• Culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for client.
• Gather documents needed to secure housing.
• Locate housing opportunities in the community.
• Liaise between client and landlord on housing process and stability.
• Create action plan with client and conduct weekly in-home visits to monitor progress and offer solutions.
• Maintain appropriate client files and complete documentation within the required timeframe.
• Advocate for client’s voice and choice in housing process.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

Culturally sensitive

Coordinated Entry System knowledge

Driver's license

CPR & First Aid

Housing process knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housing Specialist provides housing support to participants in the Program. The incumbent will be able to cope with conflict, stress, and crisis situations through effective problem-solving and mediation skills. The Housing Specialist will be responsible for case management, resource linkages, and supporting households in growing tenancy skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination of services for client
• Gather documents needed to secure housing
• Locate housing opportunities in the community
• Liaise between client and landlord on housing process and stability
• Create action plan with client and conduct weekly in-home visits to monitor progress and offer solutions, as needed
• Maintain appropriate client files and complete documentation within the required timeframe
• Advocate for client’s voice and choice in housing process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in housing related social services
• Knowledge of Coordinated Entry System
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served;
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification
• Must have a valid driver's license, and be eligible for the company's vehicle insurance plan