Housing Support Specialist
About The Position
This job provides support to members with housing insecurity or who are experiencing homelessness, or who are returning to the community after a nursing home stay, to find and secure appropriate housing. Work involves property visits and community networking to maintain a thorough knowledge of housing and supportive resources. The Housing Services Specialist educates members about housing options to include Housing Choice Vouchers and low-income housing and provides referrals to suitable properties. This position collaborates with other housing specialists, social workers, and case managers, and carries a caseload of members in the Western region of the state.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 1 - 3 years' experience in community outreach or customer service
- 1 - 3 years' experience in assisting older adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to secure accessible, affordable housing
- 1 - 3 years' experience working with low-income housing providers to develop accessible and affordable housing for older adults, elderly, and persons with disabilities
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Support members with housing insecurity or who are experiencing homelessness, or who are returning to the community after a nursing home stay, to find and secure appropriate housing.
- Conduct property visits and community networking to maintain a thorough knowledge of housing and supportive resources.
- Educate members about housing options including Housing Choice Vouchers and low-income housing.
- Provide referrals to suitable properties.
- Collaborate with other housing specialists, social workers, and case managers.
- Carry a caseload of members in the Western region of the state.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
