Housing Specialist

Location

Long Beach, CA | United States

Job description

Housing Specialist

The Housing Specialist for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program reports directly to the Team Leader when applicable or otherwise the SSVF Program Coordinator and provides housing services in order to reintegrate homeless and at-risk veterans and their families by connecting them to housing and comprehensive support services that will lead them to reaching their highest level of independence. The main function of these programs is to assist homeless and at-risk veterans and their families to obtain and maintain housing.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough and constant housing assessment of clients’ changing needs by tracking and reporting their progress in accordance with funding requirements.
• Maintain participant confidentiality at all times.
• Obtain all mandatory housing supporting documentation for case file.
• Conduct rent reasonable testing in accordance with SSVF requirements and ensure documentation is maintained.
• Assist in distribution of temporary financial assistance payments.
• Complete accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system.
• Coordinate care with SSVF case managers, VA personnel and others on behalf of participant’s holistic wellbeing.
• Build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with participants and community agencies. 
• Develop and maintain collaborations with landlords and property managers.
• Recruit property owners to collaborate in the placements of participants with high housing barriers.
• Transport clients appropriately to resources they require in the community.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services field or a related field required. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements. 
• Experience working with homeless and/or veterans preferred.
• Strong oral, written and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is U.S.VETS’ policy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who request accommodation during the application process in order that the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, you or someone else may submit your request to U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by telephone 213-542-2600 and ask for the HR Assistant]; or by U.S. Mail or hand delivery: U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Attention: Human Resources – Job Applicant Request

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$21.78 - $24.69 per hour