Eviction Prevention Specialist

Housing Solutions•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Housing Solutions Tulsa as a Full-Time Eviction Prevention Specialist and make a meaningful impact in your community. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with individuals and families facing housing instability, allowing you to apply your empathetic approach to real-world situations. With a competitive pay rate of $21.35 to $23.48 per hour, you'll be rewarded for your dedication to helping others while developing valuable skills in social services. At Housing Solutions Tulsa, we pride ourselves on our forward-thinking culture, ensuring you’ll be part of a team that innovates solutions to pressing issues. This is a chance to engage with diverse populations and foster positive relationships within the community. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. Take the next step in your professional journey and become a crucial part of our mission in Tulsa, OK. Housing Solutions leads the charge in ending homelessness in Tulsa County, serving as the cornerstone for transformative change. As the lead agency for the HUD-funded Tulsa County Continuum of Care, we are dedicated to uniting local organizations and stakeholders to deliver essential services and create sustainable housing solutions. Our work ensures that individuals facing homelessness and housing insecurity receive the coordinated support they need to find stable housing. By joining Housing Solutions, you'll be part of a dedicated team that profoundly impacts lives and strengthens the fabric of our community through strategic partnerships and initiatives. The LTRC Eviction Specialist at Housing Solutions Tulsa plays a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations of the Landlord-Tenant Resource Center. This position emphasizes effective communication with internal staff, external partners, stakeholders, and community members. Reporting to the LTRC Program Manager, the specialist will help implement and coordinate activities within the Social Services HUB, focusing on eviction prevention. This position is essential in advancing Housing Solutions' mission to provide compassionate support and innovative solutions for housing stability.

Requirements

A valid driver's license and auto insurance required
Deal tactfully, work cooperatively and professionally, and communicate effectively with judicial officers, court personnel, the public, and justice partners
Communicate effectively, neutrally and clearly with individuals of diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities and non-native English speakers
Ability to work with and be sensitive to the needs of diverse, systemically disadvantaged populations and support Housing Solution’s commitment to building equitable systems of care
Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment
Intermediate level of proficiency with computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Outlook)
Records maintenance skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-2 years experience in case management or some other closely related field preferred
Experience in working with low-income individuals, especially related to housing issues strongly preferred
Bi-Lingual in Spanish/English a plus

Responsibilities

Supporting the daily operations of the Landlord-Tenant Resource Center
Emphasizing effective communication with internal staff, external partners, stakeholders, and community members
Helping implement and coordinate activities within the Social Services HUB, focusing on eviction prevention
Engaging with the latest eviction issues
Facilitating client access to resources
Maintaining thorough documentation of client interactions
Attending partner events
Responding to incoming inquiries
Assisting clients in identifying their needs while making referrals to appropriate community partners
Contributing to partner engagement and recruitment by researching new eviction prevention resources and participating in cross-agency visits