Housing Services Agent

City of Tucson • Portland, OR

1d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Housing Services Agent position at the City of Tucson’s Housing Department supports people experiencing homelessness by assisting them with a variety of programs, including housing navigation, permanent supportive housing, shelter operation, assessment services, and data collection within the Housing First division. Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Services Project Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Work Experience: Under one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) or more years’ experience in social services program delivery in a professional or volunteer setting for low-income older adults, justice involved, persons with disabilities, families, or other vulnerable populations.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Identify as a person with personal experience in Housing assistance programs, Homelessness, recovery or substance use treatment, Harm Reduction, and criminal justice system.
• Experience in Shelter Operations
• Certified community health worker
• Peer and/ or Family Specialist Certification

Responsibilities

• Facilitates access to services required to foster housing readiness.
• Connects program participants with community resources to address immediate safety needs.
• Connects program participants to community resources aimed at achieving permanent housing acquisition.
• Ensures participants obtain essential documentation required to secure housing.
• Assists participants in developing and maintaining a personal budget to support financial stability.
• Guides participants through the process of completing housing applications and securing housing with their preferences.
• Provides transportation for participants to housing, employment, benefits, and other relevant social service agencies appointments.
• Educates participants on tenant rights and responsibilities, lease agreements, and positive neighbor relations.
• Monitoring and supporting shelter operations to maintain on-property harmony.
• Maintains consistent contact with participants to monitor progress towards housing placement goals and ensure timely communication when housing becomes available.
• Advocates on behalf of participants to resolve issues and overcome barriers with landlords and housing service providers that may delay or prevent move-in.
• Assists with referrals to the Fair Housing Council for individuals in need of support or advocacy.
• Develops and implements an individual housing plan for each participant.
• Conducts housing assessment to determine appropriate permanent housing intervention and service needs.
• Collaborates with participants to secure permanent housing and connect them with resources that promote long-term stability and safety.
• Pilots new practices, services, and programming as directed by the project supervisor to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
• Supports housing placements for individuals referred through the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) Coordinated Entry system by working closely with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), navigation teams, and outreach partners.
• Collaborates with agency staff to deliver regional team engagement services.
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with housing providers, rental properties, subsidies, and support programs.
• Engages in partnerships with external organizations and pursues professional development opportunities relevant to the field.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

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