HOUSING SPECIALIST

BETHANY HOUSE SERVICES INC-posted 1 day ago
$20 - $22/Yr
Full-time
Cincinnati, OH
11-50 employees
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POSITION SUMMARY: As the Housing Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating housing services for assigned cases identified by the Coordinated Assessment system. This includes but is not limited to developing a housing plan for each family in these programs, networking between clients and potential landlords, managing lease options, and overseeing apartment inspections before leasing, and annually, with the goal of a quick transition for families to move from emergency shelter to leased apartments.

  • Coaches program participants in developing and implementing a mutually agreed upon action plan for securing housing while involved in one of the BHS Housing programs.
  • Conduct HQS inspections of properties and ensure all units pass Rent Reasonableness as defined by HUD.
  • Maintains a continuously updated knowledge and awareness of the current availability of permanent affordable housing in the community, including expanding a working list of property owners and contacts as BHS agency resources and advocates on behalf of the program participants in unsafe or neglected property.
  • Coaches program participants on seeking, locating, and maintaining secure, permanent, affordable housing within established time frames and per mutually agreed upon housing goals.
  • Advise clients on communication with property owners and educate them about tenant/ landlord rights and responsibilities.
  • Collaborates with the Assistant Housing Director and the Housing team regarding unique concerns, difficult client situations, and ongoing case management.
  • Communicate effectively and promptly with clients, property owners, staff members, and outside agency personnel regarding any matters related to the continuity of housing.
  • Assist clients who need help completing and executing all necessary paperwork during the housing search and after a suitable unit is located, including rental applications, leases or rental agreements, house rules, etc.
  • Maintains regular contact with clients, case managers, property managers, and owners and contact with the staff of collaborating social service agencies working with families experiencing homelessness.
  • Provides required program statistics within established time frames, including HMIS-required data.
  • Develop fliers, pamphlets, and other written materials to recruit new owners into BHS’ housing programs and market case management services to owners.
  • Accurately document case notes in the organization’s data systems, HMIS, and supply data for reports as requested.
  • Maintain accurate and updated client files.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain family confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings.
  • Works effectively with co-workers, participants, and others by sharing ideas constructively and positively; listening to and objectively considering the ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; addressing others by name, title, or other respectful identifiers; and respecting the diversity of our workforce in actions, words, and deeds.
  • Associate degree in a related field. Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, psychology, sociology, or related field a plus
  • An ability to meet adults and children where they are and an understanding of the impacts of trauma on human development.
  • Ability to provide healthy role modeling.
  • Understanding/sensitivity to various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of the clients the agency serves.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries in the workplace.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Experience with technology, Office 365, and reporting software applications.
  • Reliable and regular attendance
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to meet BHS’s vehicle insurance requirements.
  • Successful completion of BHS criminal background checks and drug tests.
  • Essential physical requirements of the job: kneeling, standing, pulling, climbing, balancing, crouching, walking, lifting, stooping, tactile sense, hearing, reaching with hands and arms, grasping, pushing, fingering, repetitive movements, talking.
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with families who are at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a plus.
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