Housing Stablizer

SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC•Vista, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Stabilizer plays a key role in furthering the Mission’s commitment to excellence in service and Christlike compassion. This position supports program objectives, ensures operational integrity, and reflects our values in every interaction with clients, staff, and the public. The Housing Stabilizer’s primary responsibility is to ensure long-term housing stability for clients once they are housed. This role focuses on preventing returns to homelessness by providing proactive support, problem-solving, landlord mediation, and connection to ongoing services. In addition, this role provides critical administrative and compliance support for housing programs, ensuring all housing placements, financial assistance, and client services are accurately documented, eligible, and aligned with funding requirements (e.g., ERF, grants, and other public/private funding sources). The Housing Stabilizer works closely with case managers, landlords, and community partners to address barriers related to tenancy, income, life skills, and crisis intervention, while promoting trauma-informed, client-centered care.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years working in a nonprofit, ministry, housing, or human services environment
Experience supporting individuals facing homelessness, trauma, addiction, or mental health challenges preferred
Experience with housing retention, tenancy support, or case management strongly preferred
Experience working with housing grants, public funding, or compliance-driven programs preferred
Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, faith-based environment
Strong communication, documentation, and administrative skills
High attention to detail with strong organizational and record-keeping abilities
Experience with data systems (HMIS/Clarity, Excel, or similar platforms)
Ability to manage documentation workflows, compliance requirements, and reporting deadlines
Emotional resilience and sound judgment in high-stress or crisis situations
Knowledge of landlord-tenant rights, housing stability practices, and eviction prevention strategies
Strong problem-solving, mediation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple clients and priorities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Theology, Human Services, or related field
Lived experience of homelessness is valued and may count toward education and experience

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing post-housing support to clients to promote housing retention and stability.
Serve as a primary point of contact for housed clients during the critical transition and stabilization period.
Monitor lease compliance and address early warning signs of housing instability (missed rent, conflicts, property concerns, behavioral issues).
Mediate tenant–landlord concerns to prevent evictions and strengthen housing relationships.
Support clients with budgeting, rent planning, utilities setup, and understanding tenant responsibilities.
Coordinate with case managers to ensure wraparound services (mental health, substance use recovery, employment, benefits, faith-based support) remain active and effective.
Assist clients in navigating housing-related crises, including notices, conflicts, health issues, or income disruptions.
Conduct home visits and wellness check-ins as appropriate and permitted.
Maintain accurate, timely, and audit-ready documentation for all housing placements, financial assistance, and stabilization activities.
Ensure all client files meet funding eligibility requirements and documentation standards for programs such as ERF, ESG, or other housing grants.
Track and document financial assistance provided (rent, deposits, utilities, flex funds, etc.), ensuring alignment with approved budgets and allowable uses.
Prepare and organize documentation for internal reviews, external audits, and funder reporting requirements.
Collaborate with leadership and finance teams to support budget tracking, invoicing, reimbursements, and check/ACH processing workflows.
Maintain detailed records of client progress, outcomes, and housing stability metrics to support performance reporting.
Utilize HMIS (Clarity) or other data systems to ensure accurate data entry, service tracking, and reporting compliance.
Assist in compiling data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to cities, counties, and funding partners.
Support compliance with program policies, procedures, and contract deliverables, ensuring services align with funding scope and timelines.
Identify and flag documentation gaps or compliance risks and work proactively to resolve them.
Participate in housing stabilization case conferencing and coordinated care meetings.
Maintain collaborative relationships with landlords, property managers, and housing partners to support long-term placements.
Support and participate in ministry-wide activities, events, and chapels as applicable.
Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold trauma-informed practices and ensure client dignity.