Housing Specialist

Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Housing Specialist for our programs in Alameda County.

The Housing Specialist is responsible for locating housing units, working closely with landlords, collaborating with service providers, and providing general housing support to ensure that homeless individuals and/or families can secure and maintain housing.

You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams. Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

• $28.85 - $31.74 per hour
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 holidays per year
• Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, commuter checks, life insurance, legal, and more
• 3% retirement match/contribution
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and all staff events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership

• Provide housing placement and assistance for participants, focusing on the household’s needs and goals.
• Search and place appropriate housing units for potential participants.
• Network with landlords, renter’s associations, property management businesses and county-wide permanent housing providers.
• Assist with lease approvals and execute Housing Assistance Payment contracts with landlords.
• Prepare and ensure accurate distribution of subsidy payments to landlords as needed.
• Provide move-in support for program teams, including arranging for Housing Quality Inspections, negotiating lease start dates, reviewing lease terms, coordinating furniture move, gathering landlord documentation, and uploading housing documentation to the Welcome Mat housing database.
• Provide notices of contract renewals and rental adjustments.
• Participate as a member of the service team by attending case conference meetings, assisting service staff in evaluating participants’ housing readiness, reducing housing barriers, and status of unit availability.
• Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress, report, and refer to team members as necessary after housing is secured.
• Provide aid and expertise to landlords or service staff for conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Ensure that all regulatory agreements, contracts, and fair housing laws are met.
• Attend staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 1 year of experience in the housing field, social services, or sales/customer service and knowledge of the local housing markets and geography.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV record.
• Flexible schedule to work evenings and weekends when required.

This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.

Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

Entry level

Full-time

Other (Non-profit Organizations)

San Francisco, CA $28.85-$32.00