Service Coordinator Housing Specialist

Full Time Professional Sacramento, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.48 To $26.00 Hourly

SCI Housing Specialist

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager/Director of Nor Cal Programs

HOURS:

8-4:30pm

REQUISITION NUMBER: 1795

The Step Up Sacramento Housing Specialist “Navigator” Service Coordinator – will function as a part of a multidisciplinary team to support members in establishing and maintaining their housing. HN/RSC’s will assist with locating housing units and support successful tenancy of Step Up members in Sacramento. The HN/RSC will be in the field representing benefits of Step Up’s housing program to property owners/managers and advocating for Step Up members.

RSC’s will provide supportive services and case management to promote success with permanent supportive housing placement. Step Up provides permanent supportive housing to adults experiencing chronic homelessness and other disabling conditions. The HN/RSC will also provide Individual Housing and Tenancy Support services, including series that support the member become a successful tenant in their housing arrangement, sustain tenancy, and end homelessness.

Candidates must embrace Step Up’s Mission, Housing First philosophy and present well to the community loyment is based on the length of the contract and contract renewal.

• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Generous paid time off (13 paid holidays, 10 days of EPTO, 12 sick days).
• Competitive salary and benefits package. Health, dental, vision, Aflac, and life insurance $25,000.00
• 403(b) retirement plan available on the first day of work. After working 1000 hours, Step Up matches 3% of the 6% the employee contributes.

• Form and foster new and existing relationships with Property Owners and landlords (PO/LL) housing agencies and permanent housing providers, including supportive housing providers.
• Locate available and affordable units for member residency. Enroll in or encourage them to remain PSH rental subsidy providers.
• Survey rental market for affordable housing, and advocate for clients with prospective landlords and maintain lists of prospective PO/LL’s for future placements and expansion of housing resources.
• Attend all Community Housing related meetings, develop relationships, and collaborate with other housing providers such as Inland Housing Solutions.
• Follow all Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations for TBRA as needed.
• Other Duties assigned.

• Coordinate with team viewing and rental interview with members. Assist with overcoming rental obstacles such as background checks, credit history, etc.
• Process landlord leasing packet including establishing a right to payment and ownership.
• Complete and process housing applications including review of submitted documentation for accuracy and eligibility.
• Conduct Housing Quality Standards Inspections and ensure HUD Housing Quality standards are met in accordance with HUD program expectations.
• Monitor progress of each member through their housing search and develop strategies that result in successful placement.

• Referral and linkage to community resources, healthcare, mental health and recovery services.
• Linkage with Case management support with HUD enrolled members as assigned.
• Basic life skills acquisition to support maintenance of permanent supportive housing.

• Maintain a database of owners and landlords working with the agency.
• Data entry of housing placements, services, and financial assessments.
• Process paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track housing placements for all housed individuals.

• Collaborate on Member care issues with other STEP UP’S Homeless Services team participants in weekly systematic case reviews and ad hoc case reviews and consult with team before taking any actions.
• Model the highest ethical behavior in relationship with co-workers, supervisor, members, provider, and colleagues in the community and within…