Housing Specialist Sec.

Overview Schedule

Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm.

• The initial compensation range is $23 to $28.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions.

• Benefits eligibility starts on day one.
• Robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k) Employer Match up to 4%.
• Competitive Time Off Plans.
• Eligibility requirements based on employment status.

$23 - $28.23 per hour.

The Housing Specialist for Housing Services program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: outreach and screening potential candidates for Section 8 / Shelter Plus Care; overseeing/conducting the application process including tracking of outcomes; ensuring the appropriate match of supportive services; conducting housing search, placement and follow-up with case managers.

• Screens referrals/applicants for Shelter Plus Care, Homeless Section 8 program eligibility requirements, including certification of homelessness and verification of disabilities.
• Conducts housing search and relocation services for all program participants.
• Builds library or list of open/available apartment units for Section 8 consumers program to assist all candidates in obtaining permanent housing (property management, private landlords, realtors).
• Researches and develops housing library or list of open/available apartment units for emergency/transitional shelters to assist all candidates in obtaining housing placement.
• Secures financial move-in assistance such as security deposits, rental assistance, and eviction prevention for all housing program clients.
• Collects program data to assist with the completion and submission of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annual progress reports.
• Maintains compliance according to HUD regulations, Clinics’ guidelines and program requirements.
• Conducts unit pre‑inspections, quarterly site visits and annual inspections in accordance with HUD regulations.
• Provides landlord/tenant mediation services (eviction prevention, mutual termination agreements, conflict resolution).
• Assists staff with coordination of quarterly social events as required.
• Completes Continuing Day Treatment (CDT) data entry and charting/documentation expectations within the timelines established by the Program for service delivery per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs pursuant to funding source directives, Pacific Clinics’ protocol, and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Monitors and maintains chart compliance in accordance with HUD regulations, Clinics’ and department policy.
• Completes and submits client service match, quarterly progress, status change and housing reports as required.
• Facilitates workshops/training and meetings related to Section 8 / Shelter Plus Care regulations and application process.
• Assists housing staff to ensure that the housing department is in compliance with HUD regulations and Clinics’ guidelines.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
• Reports all client mental health issues to Treatment/Housing teams in a timely manner, to troubleshoot and coordinate appropriate supportive services for clients and program benefit.
• Interacts with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Models Pacific Clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co‑workers and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• An associate degree in a mental health related field or one (1) year of related experience with case management services, housing, homeless and mentally ill populations.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff.
• A bilingual skill in the appropriate language for the Clinics’ clients is highly preferred.
• Must…