Housing Specialist

Chapman Partnership • Homestead, FL

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About The Position

The Housing Specialist will assist clients experiencing homelessness by helping clients obtain permanent housing. The Housing Specialist in conjunction with the Community Housing Specialist, Case Managers and external partners/vendors, prepares clients for move-outs to permanent housing throughout Miami-Dade County.

Requirements

• G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a case manager in a social services agency or equivalent, or, a minimum of one (1) year practical experience working with permanent housing providers and experience with the housing and rental market in Miami-Dade County.
• Valid driver license (State of Florida), adequate level of car insurance as required by law and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of Chapman Partnership policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to empower and support clients in life choices and change.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Literate.
• Solid social service management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Chapman Partnership in empowering our clients to overcome homelessness, and achieve and maintain long-term self-sufficiency.
• Create an environment where clients can feel welcomed, comfortable and supported.
• Develop a working knowledge of available units within the county in conjunction with Community Housing Specialist.
• Facilitate the efficient orderly progression of clients through the CoC and private sector housing placement process.
• Provide clients with sufficient information to be ready to sign leases and comply with lease requirements.
• Coordinate move-out to complete process of out placing clients into affordable permanent housing
• Continuously revise, review and improve delivery of service to our clients.
• Performs other assignments or tasks as deemed necessary.

What This Job Offers

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