Eviction Prevention Specialist

Housing Solutions•Tulsa, OK

1d•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. 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.

Requirements

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.
A valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Successful completion of a background check.
Successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check (if driving is part of the job).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1-2 years experience in case management or some other closely related field.
Experience in working with low-income individuals, especially related to housing issues.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Support the daily operations of the Landlord-Tenant Resource Center.
Communicate effectively with internal staff, external partners, stakeholders, and community members.
Help implement and coordinate activities within the Social Services HUB, focusing on eviction prevention.
Engage with the latest eviction issues.
Facilitate client access to resources.
Maintain thorough documentation of client interactions.
Attend partner events.
Respond to incoming inquiries.
Assist clients in identifying their needs while making referrals to appropriate community partners.
Contribute to partner engagement and recruitment by researching new eviction prevention resources.
Participate in cross-agency visits.