Housing Resource Specialist

2 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States JVS SoCal Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Housing Navigator to join our team at JVS SoCal. The Housing Navigator will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and gaining access to local and regional housing resources for low-income veteran families at risk or experiencing homelessness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies to meet individual member housing needs
  • Foster working relationships with property management firms, property owners, and housing services agencies
  • Facilitate application processes, move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as required
  • Connect with landlords and familiarize them with the SSVF program and community resources
  • Create and maintain a housing database to support linkages to available housing
  • Coordinate housing services in collaboration with the team
  • Provide follow-up services to ensure housing stability
  • Collect program data as required to assist with the completion and submission of required reports
Requirements
  • BA or BS degree in social work, career counseling, or other related fields (may be substituted for experience)
  • Three or more years of experience working with priority populations
  • Passion for working and connecting with veterans experiencing homelessness and strong knowledge of homeless services and resources
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Housing First
  • Previous experience in landlord engagement, housing location, and knowledge of Public Housing Authority and subsidy programs
  • Prior Military Experience is highly desirable
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with veterans and families, colleagues, landlords, outside service providers, vendors, and the public
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
  • Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities with others in a productive way
  • Knowledge of community resources relevant to VA and non-VA healthcare services
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, including relevant client tracking/database systems, internet, email, and MS Office suite
  • Familiarity with VA and other related housing resources and housing authority procedures
Physical Demands

The incumbent must be able to perform the following physical demands: stand for extended periods, sit for extended periods, bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions, climb up and down stairs, bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials, pull, push, and lift, reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.

Will work in an office environment and travel to community partners and housing sites. Must lift 15 lbs. with a fair amount of sitting, answering telephone calls, and movement within the office. May be required to work some evenings and an occasional weekend day. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. A valid Driver's License is required.



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