Housing Specialist - SSVF

Salvation Army Tucson; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army-Owens Campus in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a housing professional to assist clients in locating and securing housing, provide tenancy support, and coordinate with Veteran Services. The role requires a background in human services and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include client intake, landlord negotiation, data entry into HMIS, and collaboration with housing case managers. A Driver's License and background check are required; grant funding may affect staffing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Services or related field.
• Minimum four years of relevant experience; degree may be substituted.
• Experience with homeless or at-risk veterans and families preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with the housing search process, including helping clients identify suitable housing options, accompanying clients to view units, advocating for clients with landlords, and assisting clients with paperwork.
• Providing tenancy support (including tenant education, home visits, etc.).
• Serving as a housing resource for case managers in the Veteran Services Department.
• Researching private market landlord availability and supportive housing program options.
• Developing relationships with area landlords to facilitate client placement.
• Provide lease negotiation services to landlords and participants.
• Provide direct case management services to homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
• Screen veterans’ eligibility for the program and facilitate the intake process.
• Providing post-placement conflict resolution and mediation services for clients and landlords.
• Maintain client databases and referrals for services and generate reports.
• Complete accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings and trainings.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Las Vegas NV Corps
Salvation Army Palomino Lane
Las Vegas, NV 891074506, USA

Description

Location:The Salvation Army-Owens Campus

MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Public or Business Administration or related discipline. Minimum four years of related employment experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Experience working with homeless and/or at-risk veterans and families preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff, and community partners.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, clean driving record and own registered and insured vehicle for client visits. Mileage reimbursement will be provided, and a company vehicle will be available for any transporting of clients.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting clients with the housing search process, including helping clients identify suitable housing options, accompanying clients to view units, advocating for clients with landlords, and assisting clients with paperwork.
• Providing tenancy support (including tenant education, home visits, etc.)
• Serving as a housing resource for case managers in the Veteran Services Department.
• Researching private market landlord availability and supportive housing program options.
• Developing relationships with area landlords to facilitate client placement.
• Provide lease negotiation services to landlords and participants.
• Provide direct case management services to homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
• Screen veterans’ eligibility for the program and facilitate the intake process.
• Providing post-placement conflict resolution and mediation services for clients and landlords.
• Maintain client databases and referrals for services and generate reports.
• Complete accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings and trainings.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

This position has access to confidential and private information. This position is subject to grant funding; however, if the funding ends the position may be eliminated.Confidentiality and privacy must be observed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Driver's License

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