Housing Stabilization Specialist: LGBTQ+ Focus

LGBT Life Center; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacation Time

Wellness Time Off

Job summary

LGBT Life Center is seeking a Housing Specialist to provide client-centered housing assistance, case management, and stabilization services in Hampton, VA. You will conduct intakes, explain HUD/HCV requirements, and assist with housing search and placement, while coordinating with landlords and community partners.

The role emphasizes compliance, documentation, and collaboration across teams to ensure housing stability for clients and families in the LGBTQ+ community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Human Services, Social Work, or related field, or 4+ years housing services experience.
• Experience with HUD-funded programs and HMIS preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant intakes to determine initial and ongoing eligibility for housing assistance programs.
• Explain HUD/HCV and agency policies, regulations, and program requirements to applicants, participants, landlords, and community partners.
• Assist clients throughout the housing search and placement process by identifying and addressing barriers to obtaining and maintaining permanent housing.
• Provide ongoing case management and housing stabilization services through regular meetings, calls, home visits, and follow-ups.
• Monitor participant compliance with program requirements and provide guidance to support continued eligibility and stability.
• Represent the organization at CoC meetings and coordinate services with internal teams and partners.

Skills

Case management

Housing stabilization

Administrative skills

Multicultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Human Services, Social Work, or related field

Tools

HMIS

HUD policies

MS Office

Job description

LGBT Life Center is seeking a Housing Specialist to provide client-centered housing assistance, case management, and stabilization services in Hampton, VA. You will conduct intakes, explain HUD/HCV requirements, and assist with housing search and placement, while coordinating with landlords and community partners.

The role emphasizes compliance, documentation, and collaboration across teams to ensure housing stability for clients and families in the LGBTQ+ community.