2 Positions Open! Housing Specialist/Navigator/Rapid Rehousing – St. Vincent de Paul (Clearwater)

by | May 3, 2017 | Job Opportunities

Please visit our website: svdpsp.org for more information

Submit your resume for consideration. No phone calls or emails please.

Local candidates ONLY.

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 owners and managers of housing units, and maintain a list of landlords that can readily assist our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Responsible for identifying and engaging landlords through a variety of methods in order to develop a sufficient affordable housing stock for a successful 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.
  • Coordinate with other HS/N within CoC to develop a “master list”.
  • Responsible for coordinating and/or performing Housing Inspection.
  • 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.
  • Work directly with the Coordinated Entry System.
  • 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.
  • Maintains required client, legal and administrative record and statistical data as required by SVdPSP and program funders including use of HMIS.
  • Responsible for locating and reaching out to potential RRH clients.
  • Responsible for collecting all necessary documentation for client files according to established guidelines.
  • Adheres to Countywide RRH Policies and procedures.
  • Attends regular meetings of RRH providers
  • Ability to enter, maintain and update all service records in the Tampa Bay Information Network (TBIN)
  • All Other duties as assigned.
  • Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
  • Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
  • Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
  • A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
  • Valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

*Possess basic computer skills.

  • Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups.
  • Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Possess strong work ethics.
  • Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
  • Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
  • Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
  • Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
  • A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.

*EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, substantial successful work experience in the field of housing may be substituted for the degree.

A minimum of two years’ experience in rental housing and property management

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Required experience: