Housing Specialist

VetJobs•Lincoln, NE

8d•$43,035 - $48,401•Hybrid

About The Position

Region 5 Systems is hiring a Housing Specialist to support participants in its Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and help individuals and families access and maintain stable housing. The role supports coordinated efforts to reduce homelessness, expand access to behavioral health services and housing, and promote recovery and community integration. The Housing Specialist works with participants, landlords, property managers, agency service providers, and other stakeholders, and responds to public and referral-source inquiries about the program. This is a hybrid, telework-based position located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Employees may work from a home office, but most work takes place in person in communities throughout Region 5 Systems’ southeast Nebraska service area. Regular travel for client-related activities is required, along with attendance at required in-person meetings, trainings, and other duties at the principal office in Lincoln. The position closes November 13, 2026, or when filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field; applicants expected to graduate within three months may be considered equivalent to graduates, with anticipated graduation verified by HR following a job offer.
At least three years of extensive experience in a related human services field may substitute for the degree.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including proficiency with video conferencing tools such as Teams or Zoom, electronic health records, shared documentation, and network drives.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build relationships with landlords, participants, and community partners.
Ability to develop knowledge of housing resources, coordination, and inspection processes.
Ability to manage documentation, financial transactions, and multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a participant-centered approach.
Reliable personal transportation.
Satisfactory background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of the behavioral health system.
Two years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders, serious mental illness, or homelessness or near homelessness.
Experience providing direct behavioral health services.
Completed training in Housing Quality Standard/NSPIRE inspections.

Responsibilities

Implement and follow Rental Assistance Program policies and procedures for the specific program model as directed by the Division of Behavioral Health.
Coordinate and communicate with participants, landlords, agency service providers, and other stakeholders involved in participants’ housing.
Conduct outreach and serve as a liaison to landlords and property managers.
Complete tasks related to participant admission, securing housing, and ongoing housing coordination.
Conduct Housing Quality Standard (HQS)/INSPIRE inspections, including initial and annual certifications.
Process payment requests for deposits, rent, utilities, furniture, and other items.
Maintain participant files in the electronic health record.
Attend Coordinated Entry and other housing-related meetings as needed.
Conduct participant engagement and education opportunities, such as Rentwise, to help participants secure and maintain stable housing.
Respond to program inquiries from the general public and referral sources.

Benefits

Remote work stipend of up to $500.
Training and continuing education.
Strength-based performance reviews.
Flexible schedules and a casual work environment.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with FSA and HSA options.
457(b) and 401(a) retirement plans.
Vacation leave accrued based on years of service, 13 holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, and community service leave.
Life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, long-term disability, and Aflac.
Employee assistance program.
Work-issued laptop and cell phone.
Free parking when working from the principal office.