Mexico Program Specialist - Albuquerque, NM

Housing Program Specialist

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. This is a remote position working within the state of New Mexico.

Candidates need to reside in NM for necessary travel to local community areas and have a reliable vehicle for regular community-based travel.

The Housing Program Specialist connects members with appropriate housing resources by gathering information, researching available programs, and maintaining up-to-date resource files. The specialist ensures accurate communication with members assisting with housing-related needs. They build targeted resource lists, collaborate with community organizations, and stay informed about housing policies and funding changes. Strong organizational, research, and communication skills, along with a commitment to equitable service delivery, are essential for success in this role.

Respond to housing referrals by gathering detailed information about the member, including their location and unique needs.

Research available housing programs and resources in the member's area and match them to appropriate programs they are eligible for based on the collected information.

Report weekly on referrals worked and consult with colleagues about complex situations.

Attend rounds to provide housing resources as needed.

Provide a curated list of housing resources to members, their Care Coordinators, and other support staff or community members assisting with housing searches.

Update and maintain current housing resource files, ensuring all links, phone numbers, staff contacts, and service descriptions are accurate and current.

Build specific resource lists as concerns or trends arise, such as creating targeted resource files to address the needs of specific populations, like older adults experiencing houselessness.

Attend community events, meetings, and functions to collect additional resources and information about potential changes to relevant programs.

The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.