Housing Specialist-CSJ RRH (85872)

HomeFirst • San Jose, CA

2d • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Specialist-Individuals meets with our program participants and assists them in locating, securing, and maintaining permanent housing in the community. They play a key role in representing agency and program participant interests to landlords and developing strong working relationships with property managers and owners. To this end, the Housing Specialist-Individuals participates in our collective effort to end and prevent homelessness.

Requirements

• One year of paid or volunteer experience in social work or related human services
• It May be substituted by two years of customer service experience and lived experience with homelessness
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Valid CA driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of Housing First and Harm Reduction models of service

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 20-30 participants in an active housing search.
• Provide comprehensive Housing Specialist-Individuals . This may include: Landlord outreach and support, Housing search, Application assistance, Advocacy, Housing mediation, Financial assistance administration, Crisis de-escalation, Risk assessment and mandated reporting, Connection to community resources, i.e., prevention, Other direct service provision.
• Meet with participants at a frequency and location determined by their needs.
• Engage in the consistent application of evidence-based practices.
• Support internal case management and program support specialist activities as needed. This may include: Street-based or community outreach efforts, Conducting joint participant meetings, Workshop coordination.
• Participate in case conferencing and collaborative care coordination.
• Maintain compliance with contract, agency, and licensing requirements.
• Achieve identified program and position deliverables.
• Adhere to task completion deadlines.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of participants in accordance with agency and contractual standards.
• Attend all job-related meetings, including program staff meetings and agency-wide meetings.
• Participate in opportunities for learning and skill maintenance/development.
• Utilize supervision appropriately, maintain open lines of communication, and provide updates on activity.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional wellness options like chiropractic care, mental health support, pet insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)-retirement plan with generous matching
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Workers’ compensation
• 12 holidays
• Sick leave
• PTO starting at 15 days annually, increasing with tenure
• 8 hours of civic engagement leave annually to volunteer

What This Job Offers

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