Unit Acquisition Analyst

LA Family Housing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Sick and Vacation Days

Job summary

LA Family Housing in Los Angeles is looking for a Unit Acquisition Analyst to manage the affordable housing portfolio and establish strong relationships with property owners, enhancing community outreach and support services. The ideal candidate will engage in proactive outreach, conduct inspections, and manage leasing compliance while promoting housing solutions for participants.

Candidates should possess excellent relationship-building skills, a solid understanding of the housing landscape, and experience in advocating for clients. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two-year work history with relevant transferable skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between worksites.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Expand and manage affordable housing portfolio.
• Conduct proactive outreach to secure housing opportunities.
• Collect and document property information.
• Conduct habitability inspections to ensure safety.
• Review leases for program compliance.
• Track housing trends and unit progress.
• Support caseworkers and maintain relationships with property owners.

Skills

Building strong relationships

Understanding housing landscape

Tenant–landlord laws knowledge

Conducting habitability assessments

Advocating for clients

Communication skills

Digital tools proficiency

Problem-solving

Spanish fluency

Job description

Why Join Us

USD $26.42/Hr.

You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.

You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.

LA Family Housing is a leading non‑profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 17,000+ lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people’s lives at LA Family Housing!

The Position

The Unit Acquisition Analyst expands and manages LAFH’s affordable housing portfolio by building relationships with property owners and housing partners, securing units, and supporting successful placements. The role oversees housing acquisition, maintains accurate listings, participates in regional coordination efforts, and ensures units meet program standards through inspections and lease compliance reviews. The Specialist facilitates smooth move‑ins by connecting caseworkers with property partners, resolving landlord issues, and processing essential furnishings and payments. This position blends fieldwork with administrative tracking to ensure timely service delivery, strong documentation, and long‑term housing stability for participants.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, managers, and housing partners to expand LAFH’s portfolio of affordable and low income units.
• Conduct proactive outreach—including cold calling, networking, and regional engagement—to identify and secure new housing opportunities for LAFH participants.
• Acquire and onboard units each month, prioritizing availability within SPA 2, and maintain accurate records of all leads and acquired units.
• Collect and document required landlord and property information, ensuring compliance with program and contractual standards.
• Conduct or coordinate habitability inspections and follow up on corrective actions to ensure units meet safety and program requirements.
• Review leases and lease revisions to ensure alignment with program guidelines and advocate for fair, reasonable, and compliant terms.
• -rack housing trends, unit progress, and landlord engagement using internal systems and digital platforms, including internal trackers and the LAFH Locations website.
• Advertise available units through the weekly Hot Leads call, LAFH Locations website, and other regional communication channels.
• Support caseworkers by connecting them with property partners, facilitating communication, and helping resolve issues that arise during the housing placement process.
• Support essential furnishing orders, process payment, coordinate delivery, and track outcomes.
• Participate in case conferencing spaces where housing matches are made and collaborate with regional partners to strengthen housing pathways.
• Identify new and innovative housing opportunities beyond traditional unit types to expand options for program participants.
• Educate landlords on Housing First principles and program expectations, provide mitigation support, and advocate on behalf of clients to promote successful placements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with property partners to strengthen long term relationships and ensure continued unit availability.
• Attend agency meetings, regional coordination events, and community engagements as assigned.
• Drive personal or agency vehicles throughout Los Angeles County to conduct outreach, inspections, and landlord engagement activities.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends when required to support housing access.
• Perform additional duties that support the facilitation of permanent housing as assigned by the supervisor.

What You're Skilled At

• Building strong, professional relationships with property owners, managers, and housing partners to expand affordable housing opportunities.
• Understanding the local housing landscape, including affordability trends, neighborhood characteristics, and barriers faced by low income renters.
• Applying knowledge of tenant–landlord laws, fair housing regulations, and basic lease structures to support compliant and successful placements.
• Conducting habitability assessments and identifying issues that may impact client safety or program eligibility.
• Advocating effectively for clients, resolving landlord concerns, and supporting successful transitions into permanent housing.
• Communicating clearly and professionally—both verbally and in writing—with landlords, caseworkers, and regional partners.
• Using digital tools, databases, and spreadsheets to track units, document landlord engagement, and maintain accurate records.
• Solving problems creatively and strategically, especially when navigating complex housing barriers. Working independently in the field and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Spanish fluency preferred but not required.

Other

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
• Travel is a regular duty for this position
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is required
• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance in good standing
• Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule

Experience

• At least two (2) year work history and relevant transferrable skills

What We Offer

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!

Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Equipment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Fair Chance Act

LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.