Housing Specialist I/II

St. Vincent De Paul Village•San Diego, CA

2d•$20 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

At Father Joe’s Villages, housing is more than a place to live- it is a foundation for stability, health, and well-being. As a Housing Specialist, you’ll help individuals and families maintain stable housing, strengthen tenancy skills, and connect with resources that support long-term success. This is one job opening. The selected candidate will be hired as either Housing Specialist I or Housing Specialist II based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies. As a Housing Specialist, you build trusting relationships with residents and help them navigate challenges to maintain stable housing. You are organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with strong judgment and follow-through. You bring a Housing First, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and resident-centered approach to your work and demonstrate Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment, and Dignity in your interactions with residents and partners.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Housing Specialist I: At least one year of relevant experience in housing services, housing stabilization, social services, case management, homeless services, Permanent Supportive Housing, or a related field.
Housing Specialist II: At least three years of relevant experience, with demonstrated ability to independently manage housing stabilization responsibilities and address complex tenancy concerns.
Valid California Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

Provide housing stabilization and tenancy support to residents in Permanent Supportive Housing.
Maintain regular contact with residents and address housing-related concerns.
Help residents understand lease requirements, tenant responsibilities, and program expectations.
Connect residents with healthcare, behavioral health, benefits, and community resources.
Partner with landlords and property managers to support successful tenancies and address concerns.
Conduct housing visits and other community-based activities.
Maintain accurate and timely case notes, housing records, and required documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to coordinate services and support residents.
The Housing Specialist II performs these responsibilities with greater independence and experience, including managing more complex tenancy concerns, exercising independent judgment, and contributing to program quality and housing retention efforts.