Housing Specialist

3 weeks ago

Santa Clara, United States LifeMoves Full time
Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Santa Clara, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Salary Range
$23.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Description

The Housing Specialist works with the Redwood City Outreach Strategy program to increase housing opportunities for our program participants. The Housing Specialist will conduct outreach in the community to build relationships with landlords and provide housing search education in the form of 1:1 counseling, facilitating educational workshops, providing landlord/tenant mediation. The position requires candidate to work independently, and collaboratively as a team with the ultimate goal of increasing housing opportunities for the agency and placing program participants in housing that suits their needs. This position requires knowledge of San Mateo County (and surrounding areas) housing market trends, fair housing, landlord/tenant rights, and a strong understanding of the leasing process.

Essential Functions:
  • Coordinate landlord outreach efforts, which includes:
    • Identify/locate housing options suitable for LifeMoves program participants
    • Build relationships with landlords and educate them on LifeMoves programs and services
    • Foster relationships with LifeMoves program staff, and key housing and community providers
    • Monitor housing trends and research affordable housing opportunities inside/outside San Mateo County
    • Provide advocacy on behalf of program participants to increase housing options
  • Provide 1:1 housing search counseling and assist participants with creating a rental portfolio; this includes educating clients on the housing search process, how to present to landlords, fair housing rights, and landlord/tenant etiquette.
  • Facilitate housing workshops and develop curriculum and informational handouts.
  • Responsible for record keeping and data entry in LifeMoves internal and external (HMIS/Clarity) databases
  • Coordinate services with on-site programs to identify barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing.
  • Communicate effectively with program staff to rapidly address & correct issues regarding service delivery
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
  • Prefer Undergraduate degree
  • Professional or lived experience working/ developing relationships with landlords
  • Demonstrated ability working with individuals and families from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Must be computer literate; internet savvy, experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting in front of groups
  • Strong organizational, detail oriented, and time management skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.
  • Display a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing duties efficiently
  • An understanding of ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity and inclusion; and a commitment to ongoing professional development in this area.
  • Must be able to travel across San Mateo County to meet with landlords and clients
  • Knowledge of San Mateo County and Santa Clara County resources strongly desired.
  • Valid California driver's license and proof of insurance.


We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, etc.

To learn more about our non-profit organization, check out our website at www.lifemoves.org

LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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