Housing Specialist-Reentry Rapid Rehousing (87787)

HomeFirst•San Jose, CA

1d•$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. HomeFirst is a diverse company in a diverse field, and the Housing Specialist-Individuals seeks to work with people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. They are a highly collaborative member of our participant team and enjoy a team-oriented work environment.

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, able to be added onto company insurance(required)

Nice To Haves

Housing Specialist-Individuals is passionate about serving others and sees themself in a helping profession long-term.
They have a knack for winning people over through their strong persuasive abilities and balance their natural creativity with nuts and bolts of problem-solving.
They manage their time well and demonstrate strong organizational abilities.
With the support of program leadership, the Housing Specialist-Individuals participates in our culture of learning and increases their knowledge of evidence-based practices over the course of their employment.
Together, we model the values and principles of HomeFirst within the agency and the broader community.
The Housing Specialist-Individuals seeks to work with people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds.
They are a highly collaborative member of our participant team and enjoy a team-oriented work environment.

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