Housing Specialist
About The Position
The Housing Specialist, SSVF works as a member of the social service team to provide Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention services to veterans/veteran families; functions as a bridge between veterans and housing providers to empower program participants to overcome barriers and meet the goals identified on their individualized housing stability plans; identifies safe, affordable permanent housing options for clients; fosters relationships with landlords and to link each program participant with appropriate community supports to ensure their housing stability.
Requirements
- BA in Human Services or related field and one year experience in housing services or a combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Strong ability to network and negotiate with housing providers a must.
- Solid organizational skills/strong communication and writing skills required.
- Willingness to attend occasional events outside of normal business hours, including Veterans Day.
- High energy level to complete assigned work and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with homeless families and/or veteran services highly desirable.
- Experience with electronic database systems (such as the AWARDS system) is preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
