Housing Placement Specialist

12 hours ago


Hayward, California, United States Abode Services Full time
About the Role

The Housing Specialist is a critical member of our team at Abode Services, working to end homelessness in the Bay Area. This role is responsible for locating housing units, collaborating with landlords, and providing general housing support to ensure that homeless individuals and/or families can secure and maintain housing.

The People and Culture

You will be part of a talented, supportive, and kind team that values diversity and inclusion. We believe that our workforce should reflect the communities we serve, and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

Our benefits and perks include a competitive hourly rate of $31.74, 100% paid health, vision, and dental options, 19 PTO days, and 12 holidays per year. We also offer voluntary benefits, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic, mission-driven culture.

How You Make an Impact
  1. Provide housing placement and assistance for participants, focusing on their needs and goals.
  2. Network with landlords, property management businesses, and county-wide permanent housing providers.
  3. Assist with lease approvals, execute Housing Assistance Payment contracts, and prepare subsidy payments to landlords.
  4. Provide move-in support, including housing quality inspections, lease negotiations, and documentation preparation.
  5. Participate in case conference meetings, assist service staff in evaluating participant readiness, and reduce housing barriers.
  6. Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress, and report to team members as necessary.
How You Meet Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience in the housing field, social services, or sales/customer service, and knowledge of the local housing markets and geography. You must also have a valid California Driver's License, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV record.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.



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