Housing Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits with two years of related experience in housing placement services for low-income and/or homeless population.
Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Clean and valid driver’s license. Must maintain agency authorized driver’s status.

Housing Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.