Housing Specialist

About the role

The Housing Specialist at Vivent Health plays a crucial role in facilitating access to stable housing for individuals facing housing challenges. This role involves collaborating with community partners to expand housing resources and ensure program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing assessments and work closely with individuals to understand their housing needs and eligibility for rent assistance programs.
• Recognize and address the intersectionality of housing and health, ensuring a holistic approach to client care.
• Develop and implement individualized housing plans tailored to each client's unique circumstances addressing barriers to housing stability.
• Collaborate with housing providers, landlords, and community organizations to secure housing options.
• Provide guidance and education on the rental process, lease agreements, and tenant rights and responsibilities.
• Connect clients with supportive services, financial assistance programs, employment resources, and other relevant resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting assistance provided.
• Respond to housing crises promptly, providing support and intervention to prevent homelessness.
• Navigate housing systems and collaborate with landlords, property managers, and housing authorities.
• Stay informed about local housing resources and proactively identify new opportunities.
• Facilitate the placement of clients into stable and supportive housing.
• Conduct market research to identify housing trends, availability, and opportunities in the local community.
• Provide participants with listings of potential housing options in alignment with their needs and geographic preferences.
• Strengthen relationships with landlords, property owners, and property management companies.
• Ensure that lease terms align with the needs and preferences of individuals receiving services.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of housing placements, lease agreements, landlord interactions, client interactions, housing plans, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field is required.
• Coordinate and administer rent assistance programs, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of services.
• Provide guidance and assistance with housing applications, eligibility criteria, and lease agreements.
• Worked or lived experience in social services, housing, or a related field.
• Experience working in healthcare and social service systems.
• Experience working with individuals facing housing challenges is preferred.
• Familiarity with local housing resources, rental markets, and housing support services.
• Experience working with housing assistance programs, including knowledge of eligibility criteria, application processes, and documentation requirements.
• Experience working with basic office and database computer programs, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Tableau.
• Basic understanding of HMIS and ability to document in the system.
• Experience with driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy and understanding of diverse cultural perspectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.

Skills

• Knowledge of rental applications and online tenant screening process.
• Understanding of housing subsidy programs.
• Experience with harm reduction, motivational interviewing, cultural inclusivity, and trauma-informed care.

Benefits

• Generous PTO, including 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5%.
• 12 weeks fully paid parental leave for benefits-eligible employees after one year.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and gender-affirming care.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure assistance.
• Benefits for full-time and eligible part-time roles.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

Pay

$49,920/annually (Depending on Experience)

Schedule

Full-time Position