The Housing Locator is responsible for landlord recruitment and retention to increase the housing inventory, networking with landlords, creating relationships and providing mediation services specifically for the Rapid Rehousing Program. This position will be working closely with other staff members to ensure proper housing placement for domestic violence survivors.
Illustrative Duties:
- Outreach to realtors, landlords, housing developers and other housing providers to identify new and existing housing opportunities and build a strong inventory of available housing options for CASA participants.
- Negotiate with landlords to “sell” the program and convince landlords to accept tenants they may normally screen out. Create and maintain positive working relationships with suitable Property Managers and Landlords for long term coordination of permanent housing services for CASA participants.
- Create and implement a landlord recruitment and retention plan.
- Implement policies and procedures. Identify and develop program specific outcomes to ensure program effectiveness and impact, and the ability to report that to funders and the community. Design and manage program services directly related to those outcomes.
- Complete reports and statistical analysis of activities as directed by supervisor. Assist with request for data and reporting, to ensure compliance with grants and funding agency requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Network with other agencies, coalitions, and participate in local community meetings.
General:
- Understand and abide by CASA’s Confidentiality Policy at all times and respect boundaries.
- Demonstrate a commitment to treat residents, volunteers, and co-workers in a respectful manner at all times.
- Assist participants with completion of responsibilities involving community living and household skills, as necessary.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and residential case conferences in order to provide and receive input for program development; attend and participate in all training.
- Assist with training and supervision of volunteers and interns.
- Agree to work a flexible schedule when required.
- Meet annual training requirements.
- Complete special projects and presentations, as requested.
Qualifications:
- Two years’ experience in human services; or two years’ experience in real estate or landlord recruitment and retention preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; organizational, conflict resolution and computer literacy.
- Prior experience and understanding of causes of homelessness.
- Experience working with survivors of domestic violence or other crisis experience.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current community resources and have the ability to maintain working relationships with agencies.
- Ability to function independently and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Possess a valid Florida State Drivers License to be verified annually.
- Possess the ability to climb stairs and lift at least 50 pounds.
- Agree to participate in a background check upon employment.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
