Housing Specialist-Gilroy CWSP
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Housing Specialist-Gilroy CWSP
Gilroy CSWP
- Gilroy, CA 95020
Salary Range $32.20 - $32.20 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School
Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Nonprofit
- Social Services
Position:
Housing Specialist Gilroy CWSP
Location:
Gilroy, CA
Reports to:
Program Manager
Status:
Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $32.20 Hourly
ABOUT HOMEFIRST
Established in 1980, Home First™ is a nonprofit organization passionately working to end homelessness. We serve the Bay Area community through low-barrier programming and systems leadership – meeting each person where they are by offering support and resources that address immediate and long-term housing needs. With 45 years of experience, we view housing as a fundamental human right and understand that solving homelessness requires a collaborative effort.
OUR VALUES
- Kindness:
We act with empathy toward others. - Passion:
We ignite change to fulfill our mission. - Excellence:
We deliver exceptional service to our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Housing Specialist meets with our program participants and assists them in locating, securing, and maintaining permanent housing in the community. They play a key role in representing agency and program participant interests to landlords, developing strong working relationships with property managers and owners. To this end, the Housing Specialist participates in our collective effort to end and prevent homelessness.
QUALITIES:
The Housing Specialist is passionate about serving others and sees themself in a helping profession long-term. They have a knack for winning people over through their strong persuasive abilities and balance their natural creativity with nuts and bolts of problem-solving.
They manage their time well and demonstrate strong organizational abilities. With the support of program leadership, the Housing Specialist participates in our culture of learning and increases their knowledge of evidence-based practices over the course of their employment. Together, we model the values and principles of Home First within the agency and the broader community.
Home First is a diverse company in a diverse field, and the Housing Specialist seeks to work with people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. They are a highly collaborative member of our participant services team and enjoy a team-oriented work environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a caseload of 20-30 participants in an active housing search.
- Provide comprehensive Housing Specialist services. This may include:
- Landlord outreach and support
- Housing search
- Application assistance
- Advocacy
- Housing mediation
- Financial assistance administration
- Crisis de-escalation
- Risk assessment and mandated reporting
- Connection to community resources, i.e., eviction prevention
- Other direct service provision
- Meet with participants at a frequency and location determined by their needs.
- Engage in the consistent application of evidence-based practices.
- Support internal case management and program support specialist activities as needed. This may include:
- Street-based or community outreach efforts
- Conducting joint participant meetings
- Workshop coordination
- Participate in case conferencing and collaborative care coordination.
- Maintain compliance with contract, agency, and licensing requirements.
- Achieve identified program and position deliverables.
- Adhere to task completion deadlines.
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of participant services in accordance with agency and contractual standards.
- Attend all job-related meetings, including program staff meetings and agency-wide meetings.
- Participate in opportunities for learning and skill maintenance/development.
- Utilize supervision appropriately, maintain open lines of communication, and provide updates on activity.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
Home First provides comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and additional wellness options like chiropractic care, mental health support, pet insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. We offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with generous matching, life…
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