Housing Specialist
About The Position
SUMMARY: This position works within our services department and assists clients in identifying appropriate affordable housing options. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish working relationship Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes and lease agreements Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients that are housing ready Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments Develops and maintains a database of available housing options Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with client maintaining units Prepare housing packages (HRA’s 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, LINC IV, IV + & V, etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access of any needed documents.
Requirements
- Work experience should include but is not limited to, negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies and proving housing for special needs populations.
- Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes essential.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
- Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish working relationship
- Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes and lease agreements
- Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients that are housing ready
- Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships
- Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments
- Develops and maintains a database of available housing options
- Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks
- Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance
- Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with client maintaining units
- Prepare housing packages (HRA’s 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, LINC IV, IV + & V, etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access of any needed documents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
