Housing Specialist

About the role

The Housing Specialist for the Bridge Crisis program works for a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military veterans and their families achieve housing stability and independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and constant housing assessments of clients, tracking and reporting their progress.
• Maintain participant confidentiality at all times.
• Obtain all mandatory housing supporting documentation for case files.
• Conduct rent reasonable testing in accordance with requirements and ensure documentation is maintained.
• Complete accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system.
• Care for participants' holistic wellbeing by coordinating care with case managers, VA personnel, and others.
• 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 to resources they require in the community.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services field or related field required, or 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.
• Able to work within a team.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.