RRH - Housing Services Specialist (Sacramento)

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

3d•$29 - $29

About The Position

VOA, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting a full-time Housing Services Specialist for the Rapid Re-Housing program in Sacramento, CA. This program is designed to move individuals and families quickly out of homelessness and shelters through case management and housing location services as well as short-term financial assistance with rent, utilities, or deposits. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.

Requirements

This person must have a working knowledge of property management, fair housing law, real estate transactions, eviction notices, credit statements, and legal responsibilities of renters.
This position requires demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide mediation for clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
It requires general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to low income, homelessness, minorities, and persons with disabilities; must be able to utilize a range of interventions to work with clients with varying needs and levels of functioning.
Must have the flexibility to work irregular hours and have the willingness to function as a team member.
It requires CPR and First Aid training within (90) days of employment and recertification as necessary and T.B. testing annually.
Valid California driver license and ability to meet organizations insurance carrier guidelines required.
Must have reliable transportation that you will use for work with mileage reimbursed.
Teamwork skills
Strong computer skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to assist other people
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability
Lift and move up to 25 pounds
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently
Climb stairs as needed
Kneel occasionally

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s or A.A. in business management is preferred or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing housing search, mediation, and client placement to achieve the established objectives of the department.
Assist prospective applicants for housing placement and housing stabilization.
Assess applicants and assist them in meeting eligibility requirements and assist applicants in completing program applications.
Facilitate move-in procedure in a timely fashion.
Complete Habitability Standards Certifications on all participants.
Develop and maintain a current list of low-income housing resources for client referrals.
Investigate housing properties and interview property managers to determine housing feasibilities.
Serve as a program housing resource to provide alternative housing or program options as needed.
Maintain records and any statistical data for all services rendered.
Provide other documentation as required by funding source and/or VOA.
Attend VOA and other outside training.
Attend internal meetings to share and discuss housing opportunities
Perform other related duties as assigned by Program Manager.
Assist in department orientation and training for new employees as requested to ensure quality work outcomes.
Identify appropriate ongoing training for both new and existing staff and report needs to management.
Maintain an above average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards to assure a safe work environment for clients and all personnel.
Continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
Attend staff meetings/assigned training and complete required certifications, i.e. CPR, First Aid, etc.