Housing Specialist
Salary Range: $44,000.00 – $49,000.00 Annually
Reports To: Housing Coordinator
Department: Direct Services
Program: Housing / Client Services
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, eligible for benefits
Basic Function:
Provide the full range of direct services to clients seeking assistance with housing that include identifying housing and assistance in accessing rental, mortgage, and utility programs.
Function additionally as a direct link and support to clients residing in subsidized housing programs to assist the clients in maintaining housing, developing goals to obtain permanent housing, and report and monitor progress.
Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred and experience in social/human service delivery. Expertise in housing counseling and services, as well as client advocacy.
Ability to work with diverse populations and address critical and emergency situations.
Sensitivity to cultural and economic differences. Knowledge of local resources and service pool.
Understanding of medical and psycho-social issues related to HIV disease and related conditions.
Flexibility in work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
