Description

SUMMARY:

To assist residents in family shelter as they secure permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for advocacy and providing assistance to clients in obtaining permanent housing.


2. Initiate housing referrals to the appropriate agencies.


3. Meet with clients on a regular basis to develop strategies to meet their housing needs.


4. Coordinate permanent housing search and address any barriers that may arise.


5. Coordinate and facilitate quarterly Housing Forums for landlords, brokers and residents.


6. Coordinate and facilitate bi-weekly meetings with residents.


7. Conduct housing workshops for housing readiness.


8. Escort families to view apartments and meet prospective landlords and real estate brokers.


9. Participate and attend the Interdisciplinary Team and Administrative meetings weekly.


10. Submit all monthly reporting in a timely manner. Ensure documentation is reflected in the clients charts.


11. Initiate and identify housing resources for families in shelter and facilitate appropriate applications on their behalf (i.e. 2010Es, Supportive Housing, and other appropriate housing applications.


12. Coordinate and case conference with both internal and external programs to ensure care coordination as it relates to housing.


13. Attend appropriate DHS trainings and meetings as it relates to Hospitality House and Housing.

Qualifications

This hybrid position requires a Bachelors Degree and/or previous housing experience working with the housing disadvantaged populations. Clean valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a 16 passenger van. Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues. Must have strong computer skills to create and utilize databases and spreadsheets. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions is needed. In addition, the Housing Specialist shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve.