Impactful Housing Specialist for Vulnerable Communities

voala; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

VOALA is seeking a Housing Specialist in Los Angeles to identify housing options for program participants and assist families toward sustainable independent living. You will work on-site with the housing team, assisting with assessments, service planning and referrals.

Responsibilities include locating housing, coordinating move-ins, and collaborating with landlords and community resources to prevent homelessness and support permanent housing placements.

Qualifications

• Must pass a fingerprint clearance and background check including verifications.
• Experience with homelessness, veterans, or recovery populations is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate housing options for homeless participants and maintain a housing database.
• Coordinate move-in activities, rental negotiations and service referrals.
• Engage landlords and communities to support permanent housing placement.
• Provide information referrals and crisis intervention as part of case management.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or related discipline

Tools

HMIS

Job description

VOALA is seeking a Housing Specialist in Los Angeles to identify housing options for program participants and assist families toward sustainable independent living. You will work on-site with the housing team, assisting with assessments, service planning and referrals.

Responsibilities include locating housing, coordinating move-ins, and collaborating with landlords and community resources to prevent homelessness and support permanent housing placements.