Housing Search Specialist

Community Teamwork • Lowell, MA

407d • $50,627 - $50,627

About The Position

The Housing Search Specialist at Community Teamwork Inc. is responsible for coordinating re-housing services and facilitating communication between clients, housing authorities, property owners, and community programs. This role aims to increase housing opportunities for clients through outreach and partnership development, ensuring they receive the necessary support in their housing search efforts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in assessments, advocacy, and case management in a human service field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of housing search techniques.
• Ability to travel to clients' homes for home visits.
• Experience working with low-income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families.
• Knowledge of community resources available to low-income individuals and families.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in basic computer software and data collection.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Khmer, English/Portuguese) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in case management work in a human service field.
• Knowledge of community resources available to low-income individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate housing search and provide one-on-one housing search assistance with clients.
• Work with assigned families and individuals on housing search activities, including advocacy and negotiation with property owners.
• Identify new affordable housing stock by cultivating relationships with property owners and community organizations.
• Identify apartments for client placement that meet safety and health standards.
• Develop proactive housing search strategies to address the needs of agency programs serving homeless families.
• Maintain housing resources to assist clients in securing appropriate permanent housing.
• Collaborate with various CTI programs to contribute to the development of re-housing plans.
• Assist Case Managers in aggressive housing search plans and coordinate follow-up services.
• Monitor rehousing plans and track clients' progress towards goals.
• Deliver housing search workshops for clients and non-housing case managers.
• Facilitate clients' access to service providers related to rehousing and other needed services.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) 5% Match
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees