Housing Specialist - Homeless Services

MISSION STATEMENT

To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

The Housing Specialist I shall provide direct services to enable eligible clients to locate affordable, safe and sanitary housing. The Housing Specialist will network with property owners, managers of housing units, and maintain a list of landlords that can readily assist our veterans.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job‑related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time).

• Responsible for identifying and engaging landlords through a variety of methods in order to develop sufficient affordable housing stock for Rapid Re‑Housing (RRH) program.
• Assists eligible families in locating and renting suitable housing; computing and preparing financing arrangements and monitoring owner/tenant compliance with standards.
• Maintain linkage between Agency, landlord and client.
• Develop and maintain (i.e., update) a database/listing of available housing stock for clients.
• Responsible for coordinating and/or performing Housing Inspections.
• Makes referrals to agencies and departments for the resolution of applicant housing issues.
• Investigates tenant and owner complaints and conducts follow‑up visits.
• Makes appropriate referrals for assistance when client’s needs cannot be met.
• Maintains required client, legal and administrative record and statistical data as required by St. Vincent de Paul CARES and program funders including use of HMIS.
• Responsible for collecting all necessary documentation for client files.
• Networks and collaborates with other agencies and represents the agency at community functions, which may include public speaking and presentations as directed by Program Manager.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates a commitment to serve all people with respect and compassion.
• Works in a spirit of cooperation with all external and internal stakeholders.
• Will make a Commitment to Serve all people with Respect, Compassion, and Cooperation.

• Comply with all applicable training requirements.
• Comply with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Comply with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission.

• 95% Employer paid Employee only coverage (zero ded, $10 co pay plan).
• 10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance.
• 120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment.
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire.
• We also have various retention and referral bonuses.
• 2 weeks paid training to include DEI initiatives.
• Flexible schedules in most positions.
• 3% Employer match after 6 months.
• We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, d, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care.

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi‑task.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self‑motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess strong work ethics.
• Successfully pass Law…