Housing Stability Advocate | Help Families Secure Homes

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a proactive Housing Specialist to help individuals and families in transition secure permanent, affordable housing. You will build relationships with landlords and housing providers, connect clients with housing options, and support long-term housing success.

This role requires excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to coordinate with social service agencies to place clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in customer service, sales, marketing, or human services.
• Knowledge of affordable housing systems and homeless populations preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong documentation and follow-up abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, housing authorities, and community providers.
• Identify affordable housing opportunities and match clients based on needs.
• Coordinate with social service agencies to secure placements and support retention.
• Follow up post-placement to support housing stability and client success.
• Collect data and maintain confidential housing records.
• Stay current with housing trends through trainings and workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a proactive Housing Specialist to help individuals and families in transition secure permanent, affordable housing. You will build relationships with landlords and housing providers, connect clients with housing options, and support long-term housing success.

This role requires excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to coordinate with social service agencies to place clients and