St. Vincent de Paul CARES
Housing Specialist I
Port Charlotte, Florida•Full-time
$21.23 hourly
$21.23 hourly
About the Job
SUMMARY: The Housing Specialist I shall provide direct services to enable eligible clients to locate affordable, safe and sanitary housing. The Housing Specialist will network with property owners, managers of housing units, and maintain a list of landlords that can readily assist our veterans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for identifying and engaging landlords through a variety of methods in order to develop sufficient affordable housing stock for Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program.
- Assists eligible families in locating and renting suitable housing; computing and preparing financing arrangements and monitoring owner/tenant compliance with standards.
- Maintain linkage between Agency, landlord and client.
- Develop and maintain (i.e., update) a database/listing of available housing stock for clients.
- Responsible for coordinating and/or performing Housing Inspections.
- Makes referrals to agencies and departments for the resolution of applicant housing issues.
- Investigates tenant and owner complaints and conducts follow-up visits.
- Makes appropriate referrals for assistance when client’s needs cannot be met.
- Maintains required client, legal and administrative record and statistical data as required by St. Vincent de Paul CARES and program funders including use of HMIS.
- Responsible for collecting all necessary documentation for client files.
- Networks and collaborates with other agencies and represents the agency at community functions, which may include public speaking and presentations as directed by Program Manager.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates a commitment to serve all people with respect and compassion.
- Works in a spirit of cooperation with all external and internal stakeholders.
- Will make a Commitment to Serve all people with Respect, Compassion, and Cooperation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- This position requires a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
- Minimum 2-years’ experience serving homeless or at-risk families and/or individuals in crisis.