Housing Specialist

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Full Time Hourly Full-Time Prof:
All Others Homestead, Miami, FL, US

Salary Range: $20.19 To $20.19 Hourly

The Housing Specialist will assist clients experiencing homelessness by helping clients obtain permanent housing. The Housing Specialist in conjunction with the Community Housing Specialist, Case Managers and external partners/vendors, prepares clients for move‑outs to permanent housing throughout Miami-Dade County.

• Commitment to the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Chapman Partnership in empowering our clients to overcome homelessness, and achieve and maintain long-term self‑sufficiency.
• Create an environment where clients can feel welcomed, comfortable and supported.
• Develop a working knowledge of available units within the county in conjunction with Community Housing Specialist.
• Facilitate the efficient orderly progression of clients through the CoC and private sector housing placement process.
• Provide clients with sufficient info to be ready to sign leases and comply with lease requirements.
• Coordinate move‑out to complete process of out‑placing clients into affordable permanent housing.
• Continuously revise, review and improve delivery of service to our clients.
• Perform other assignments or tasks as deemed necessary.

• GED or High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a case manager in a social services agency or equivalent, or a minimum of one (1) year practical experience working with permanent housing providers and experience with the housing and rental market in Miami‑Dade County.
• Valid driver license (State of Florida), adequate level of car insurance as required by law and clean driving record.

• Knowledge of Chapman Partnership policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to empower and support clients in life choices and change.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole (preferred).