Housing Specialist

SUMMARY: This position works within our services department and assists clients in identifying appropriate affordable housing options.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish working relationship
Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes and lease agreements
Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients that are housing ready
Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships
Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments
Develops and maintains a database of available housing options
Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks
Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance
Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with client maintaining units
Prepare housing packages (HRA’s 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, LINC IV, IV + & V, etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access of any needed documents.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work experience should include but is not limited to, negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies and proving housing for special needs populations. Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes essential. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus