The Housing Specialist provides Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention services to veterans/veteran families, identifying safe, affordable permanent housing options and fostering relationships with landlords to ensure housing stability.
Requirements
- BA in Human Services or related field
- One year experience in housing services or a combination of education and experience
- Experience with homeless families and/or veteran services highly desirable
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with electronic database systems (such as the AWARDS system) is preferred
- Strong ability to network and negotiate with housing providers
- Solid organizational skills/strong communication and writing skills
- High energy level to complete assigned work and meet deadlines
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Professional development
- Health and wellness resources
- More