Housing Specialist

1 day ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Urban Peak Denver Full time
Job Title: Housing Specialist

Urban Peak Denver is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Housing Specialist to join our team. As a Housing Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing support and guidance to homeless youth, helping them to achieve stable and secure housing.

Job Summary:

The Housing Specialist will be responsible for administering vouchers, maintaining the voucher program, and working closely with private property owners, management, leasing agents, and participating households to maximize communication and improve housing voucher utilization. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer vouchers and maintain the voucher program within the requirements of the Division of Housing.
  • Work closely with private property owners, management, leasing agents, and participating households to maximize communication and improve housing voucher utilization.
  • Perform subsidy calculations and determine tenant eligibility within the periods established.
  • Administration of waitlist and portability/transfer requests.
  • Oversee, implement, and conduct annual and interim recertification in adherence with program requirements.
  • Complete all paperwork required for DOH or other programs on a timely basis.
  • Act as liaison between tenant and landlord.
  • Provide information on vacancies, help to negotiate leases with landlords, and fill vacancies in a timely manner.
  • Assist in assuring housing quality standards.
  • Respond to issues raised by tenants, landlords, and clinical staff relating to housing issues.
  • Monitor housing needs.
  • Help youth facilitate resolutions of landlord disputes and evictions.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years full-time of experience working high-risk youth, OR a Bachelor's Degree in human services or a related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with youth, OR A Master's Degree in social work, psychology or a related field AND minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth.
  • Certified in the Division of Housing Database Program Elite or able to complete training within the first 45 days of employment.
  • Certified Housing Quality Inspector of ability to become certified within the first 45 days of employment.
  • Must be QMAP certified or eligible for QMAP certification.
  • Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required.
  • The ability to connect well, work effectively and communicate in a culturally responsive manner with a diverse youth population.
  • An understanding of trauma-informed interactions and/or a willingness to learn and adopt this approach.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and to assess and change priorities based upon agency and client needs.
  • Data collection and the ability to maintain accurate and thorough client files and HMIS database.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Skill in negotiating and mediating, particularly in sensitive situations.
  • Able to make sound decisions, using available information while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Ability to work autonomously at off-site housing locations.
  • Experience with transitional housing programs preferred.
  • CAC II certification preferred.
  • Able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team and work with collaborating agencies.
  • Able to manage tasks and activities in an environment that sometimes includes interpersonal conflict and chaos.
What We Offer:
  • Salary Range: $26.02
  • 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans - Buy-up plans available
    • Tele-health & Dispatch Health included
    • FSA & Dependent Care
    • Vision | Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospital Extended Stay Plans
    • 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
    • Robust Employee Assistance Program
    • RTD Eco Pass
    • 10 Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Time
    • 120 hours of vacation to start
    • Second Language pay differential
    • Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

Urban Peak Denver is a non-profit organization that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets.

We provide numerous programs and services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development to assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life.

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