Housing Locator

The Housing Locator is responsible for identifying affordable housing and maintaining relationships with landlords and housing providers who will work with our program participants.

Primary Housing Locator Duties and Responsibilities (Essential job functions)

• Screens applicants to determine initial program eligibility and intake;
• Complete housing barrier assessment, each program participant.
• Coordinate with Case Managers on a regular basis regarding program participants
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with housing providers including realty brokers/agencies, private landlords, public housing authorities, social services and government agencies and other stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Prepare clients for interviews with housing providers, including assisting them with completing rental applications.
• Negotiate lease terms on behalf of clients including monthly rent, security deposit, length of lease, etc.
• Assist participants with zero or low income, with a challenging criminal and credit history to locate and secure permanent housing.
• Coordinate and submit financial assistance requests.
• Actively outreach and recruit landlords.
• Collaborate with landlords and participants when there is a housing related issue, Completed Housing Inspections Forms/ rent reasonable per the grant requirements for VA or HUD.
• Serve on Corporate Teams as requested.
• Serve as an engaged and involved team member supportive of the varied experiences and perspectives of internal and external colleagues.
• Support and actively builds the “Family Style” corporate culture and adheres to VBCDC values in oral and written communications, as well as behavior.
• Serve as an engaged, responsible and effective partner of VBCDC.
• Work within the team and among organizational teams to ensure that decisions are made to further the organization’s goals and vision.
• Undertake special assignments and perform other related work as required.

Minimum Education, Experience, Skills and Character Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field (i.e. Human Services/Counseling).
• At least two years of experience providing services to low income/ homeless households.
• Knowledge of principals, procedures, and practices of case management.
• Knowledge of current social problems and values.
• Demonstrated knowledge of crisis prevention, intervention, and management strategies for diverse populations.
• Proven ability to meet performance goals on a consistent basis.
• Ability to manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use HMIS/Apricot.
• Mission driven: A strong passion for providing affordable housing.
• Strong innovation and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Operational knowledge of personal computers and mastery level knowledge of the overall Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to provide clear work instructions; compose technical reports; and respond to questions on a variety of job-related matters.
• Must adhere to confidentiality.
• Strong collaborative management style and behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to build internal alliances and external partnerships.
• Ability to comprehend, understand, and interpret organizational and environmental factors that could affect the success of projects and programs.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, see, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. This employee must respond and answer on call emergencies from neighbors. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The partner must have a valid driver’s license, own an automobile which can be used for travel during the work day, and carry $300,000 of liability insurance. Partner must be available for regional travel up to 75% of the workweek.

Job Type: Full-time, Not Eligible for Remote Work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Crisis intervention: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000