Housing Locator - Sacramento

Bay Area Community Services • Sacramento, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Housing Locator, in Sacramento, is responsible for locating housing, providing support, and developing relationships with landlords and property managers in order to provide housing to clients. This position will provide direct services to participants including assessment, planning, intervention, and transition planning. BACS’ staff prides itself on doing whatever it takes to find permanent housing for homeless people and the work happens both in the office, or out in the community. This role requires someone who values accountability, trust and innovation. BACS prides itself as non-hierarchical agency with all hands on deck.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health/social services (1 year of customer services may be substituted).
• Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
• Extensive local travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree is preferred.
• One year of housing/real estate/property management experience preferred and may be substituted for one year of direct service experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with landlords and property managers, locate housing, and advocate and negotiate with landlords on behalf of participants.
• Provide tenant education and housing counseling.
• Track and report on participant’s progress, provide housing retention support.
• Transition participants from BACS financial supports to public support (if applicable); manage disputes, provide rehabilitative support, and resolve conflict.
• Implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, 24/7 model and strength-based, including: assessment, planning, intervention, support, and transition planning.
• Assess participant’s potential barriers and strengths in maintaining housing stability and self-sufficiency; work with participants and their families to obtain housing.
• Create and maintain presence as an expert in housing provision and management services for BACS internally and in the community.
• Maintain current portfolio of housing options for participants; responsible for oversight and procurement of permanent housing resources.
• Support landlord/property management and participant/tenant relationship, aid in rental agreements negotiations and lease adherence issues, conduct housing inspections, and work with property management to resolve inspection issues.
• Assess strengths and needs in planning, provision, and documentation of individualized housing services. Links individuals to resources and advocates.
• Possesses influencing/negotiating skills and excellent oral and written communication.
• Possesses problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Is resilient and demonstrates ability to embrace adversity. Has the ability and eagerness to promote continual learning.
• Nimble and flexible with the ability to adjust rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
• Partnering attitude; high integrity/honesty. Promotes accountability for self and others.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
• 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
• +3% differential for tested ability in Sacramento County threshold languages (Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian)
• 403b plan.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED