Housing Specialist
About The Position
A Housing Specialist assists clients with housing search and placement, leverages supportive services to help clients maintain permanent housing, and establishes collaborative relationships with community-based organizations. The position is based at the David Geffen Health Center Koreatown in Los Angeles, California. It is full-time, day shift, with up to 25% travel. The salary range is $26.37–$29.68 per hour. The role is primarily office-based and involves daily computer use to enter, view, and revise text and graphics. It also requires occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and moving office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. A valid California driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance, and use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes are required. COVID-19 vaccination or a medical or religious exemption is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, or a minimum of a high school diploma/GED and four years of direct-service experience as a Case Manager with clients with HIV/AIDS, homeless clients, or clients with other chronic illnesses.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to learn to use other databases effectively, such as Salesforce.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Proof of auto liability insurance and use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
- COVID-19 vaccination or a medical or religious exemption.
Responsibilities
- Conduct client intake and assessments, and formulate housing plans to identify housing barriers and determine housing and service needs.
- Identify, refer, and link clients to appropriate resources.
- Provide monthly follow-up, including home visits, to deliver on-site supportive services and help ensure housing retention.
- Assist clients with applications for housing and financial assistance programs.
- Teach basic life skills and educate clients about neighborhood amenities, services, and transportation.
- Educate clients about tenant rights and responsibilities.
- Maintain organized client files, case notes, and paperwork documenting participation and progress toward goals and objectives.
- Maintain statistical client data, including entering information into the organizational database.
- Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions, and stay abreast of trends and innovations in assisted public housing programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
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Job Type
Full-time
