Supportive Housing Specialist (Full time, Hybrid, North Carolina Based)
About The Position
The purpose of the Supportive Housing Specialist is to foster an atmosphere of support and collaboration amongst landlords and providers to increase access to affordable housing and improve community tenure for the people we serve. Providers who are proficient in tenancy support skills is critical to a successful supportive housing model and to the reduction of evictions and other housing barriers. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity. There is no expectation of coming into the office routinely, however, the selected candidate must be available to report onsite to the Alliance Office for business meetings as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- three (3) years of experience in Human Services
- at least two (2) years of experience in housing required.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, highly effective communication ability, and the propensity to make prompt independent decisions based upon relevant facts.
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of housing principles, guidelines, laws and concepts.
- knowledge of housing market trends.
- Knowledge of all guidelines and regulations in the Americans with Disability Act.
Responsibilities
- Provide regular training on Fair Housing and Olmstead to providers throughout Alliance's region
- Monitors programs and providers to ensure compliance with the guidelines and regulations in the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
- Coordinates Alliance's and provider’s activities related to, and overall compliance with, any/all housing and ADA related settlement agreements or consent decrees.
- Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to providers to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and local housing regulations, laws and standards.
- Remains current on housing best practices, policies and trends
- Provides ongoing advice, consultation and technical assistance to supervisor and senior level staff on housing matters
- Provides advocacy and technical assistance to landlords and property managers who are willing to house persons with behavioral health conditions
- Convene a housing provider roundtable to provide technical assistance and ensure implementation of service definitions related to housing tenure
- Coordinates and assists with housing placements for homeless individuals and families with special healthcare needs as well as those identified with Transition to Community Living
- Maintains records particularly related to outcomes and performance indicators
- Implement effective landlord recruitment strategies to expand housing portfolio
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
- Dress flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
