Housing Resource Specialist

Mental Health Center of Denver • Denver, CO

50d • $29

About The Position

Housing Resource Specialist help consumers find and maintain housing utilizing the Federal and State vouchers system. Assures that participants and landlords meet voucher guidelines. Assists participants in finding alternative housing, as needed.

Requirements

• HRS - Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, human services, or other related degree required.
• Registered and proficient in the HUD Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) web based computer system
• Certified to perform HUD Housing Quality Standards inspections
• Upon 1 years of experience using the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) Elite Super User computer system, employee base salary shall be increased by $1 per hour
• One year experience using the Colorado Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) performing intakes, exits, updates and reports
• One year experience administering the various WellPower rental assistance programs
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Housing Vouchers, low-income housing, or similar equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete all paperwork required for HUD or other programs on a timely basis
• Act as liaison between tenant and landlord.
• Provide information on vacancies, helps to negotiate leases with landlords; fill vacancies in a timely manner.
• Assist in assuring housing qualities standards by completing annual/biennial/special inspections.
• Maintain communication with case management staff concerning participant status. Assess participants potential for living independently and coordinate/monitor support systems as needed.
• Respond to issues raised by participants, landlords and clinical staff relating to housing issues.
• If working with a Project-based voucher caseload-onsite at the project every week, (2 hrs for 49 and less project-based voucher holders, 3 hrs for 50 and over project-based voucher holders at site).
• Monitor housing needs.
• Maintain familiarity with contract law as it relates to apartment leasing. Help participants facilitate resolutions of landlord disputes and evictions.
• Maintains rental assistance caseload in accordance with WellPower standards and HUD/Division of Housing regulations, policies and procedures.
• Facilitate interaction between participants, clinicians and non-WellPower housing providers as required.
• Support the team by obtaining landlord resources, training, and client referrals.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Meet documentation and scanning expectations as defined by team management.
• Perform other duties as assigned including assisting performance of other departmental functions.

Benefits

• Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching-available at just 30 hours per week.
• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services