What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Counselor position at Tenderloin Housing Clinic?
Tenderloin Housing Clinic (THC) is seeking a dedicated Housing Counselor for our Housing Department!
ABOUT TENDERLOIN HOUSING CLINIC:
The Housing Counselor assists single low-income adults, the majority of whom are homeless or formerly homeless attain and maintain housing through the Modified Payment Program in accordance with Tenderloin Housing Clinic's (THC) Mission, Core Values, and Customer Service Philosophy.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Verify eligibility for program(s) and enroll clients/tenants in appropriate program(s)
- Process new client/tenant intakes and client/tenant withdrawals; provide information and assistance to potential THC clients/tenants.
- Safeguard agency and client/tenant monies and be accountable for check security policies.
- Receive and record rent payments
- Disburse checks and rent receipts
- Prepare Payment Plans and Housing Retention Plans for clients/tenants who are behind in rent
- Collaborate regularly with inter-departmental THC staff to ensure effective client/tenant services and to increase housing retention and client/tenant stability
REQUIREMENTS:
A successful candidate will possess the following:
- Minimum of 2 years of college course work
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working directly with diverse, low-income individuals
- Ability to direct clients to appropriate resources
- Knowledge of relevant San Francisco resources
- Experience working in non-profit or public sector
For more information and to express interest in this opportunity, please follow this link: https://www.thclinic.org/careers/details.php?199
BENEFITS:
THC offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and their eligible spouse/children, as well as a 403b plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 12 paid vacation and 14 sick days, 11 paid holidays and 4 floating holidays annually.
Tenderloin Housing Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Salary : $21 - $0