Network Housing Developer BRIDGE-TO-HOME Program Springfield

TASC • Springfield, MO

81d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities), our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through the use of specialized case management, we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety, and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC! The Corrections Transition Programs (CTP) is a statewide network of clinical reentry management services with the overall purpose of increasing opportunities for successful reentry outcomes. CTP provides specialized case management services to help people prepare to return to their families and communities after incarceration. CTP works both inside prisons and in communities to provide reentry support, including, but not limited to, behavioral health referrals, public benefits enrollment, finding employment and housing resources, and obtaining state IDs and vital records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in housing placement, landlord engagement, property management, or community development; familiarity with HUD housing programs, or local rental assistance models such as Section 8, etc.; knowledge of housing systems, fair housing laws, and supportive housing models (e.g., Housing First) a plus.
• Experience in community outreach and building relationships with community providers.
• Ability to manage complex landlord-tenant situations, including lease agreements or violations, unit inspections, eviction prevention, and tenancy retention.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and housing database tools.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
• Proven ability to serve individuals from varied backgrounds; bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Individuals with justice-involved backgrounds or other lived experiences are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Will be required to pass all required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Recruit landlord and building owners who want to lease to PSH participants in the Central and metro east region of Illinois including St. Clair, Madison, and Sangamon counties.
• Recruit new landlords and provide education on program eligibility, support services, and landlord/tenant responsibilities.
• Complete rental pre-move in readiness inspection with client and landlord - assessing for building code violations, lease assessment review for sublease, grievance process, etc.
• Conduct quarterly property inspections with clients and landlords.
• Work with landlords and property managers to address any lease or client issues, document all incident reports with landlords and TASC.
• Assist with processing new rental applications; create a rent computation on new applications and assist with obtaining keys and move in details.
• Answer inquiries regarding rent charges, admission policies and procedures for new landlords.
• Make recommendations for termination of assistance when appropriate; assist with client move out and final unit inspection with landlord.
• Complete a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly logs and reports.
• Utilize internal ECR to document all client engagement activities.
• Attend all PSH trainings as requested and required by funder.
• Create an affordable housing directory for PSH program.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave - Short-term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 B (retirement plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees