Job description
Abode Services values safety, wellness, and respect for each other and for those who we serve. Because of this commitment Abode Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated effective
September 30, 2021:.
Everyone deserves a home.
Abode Services’ mission is to end homelessness – doing whatever it takes to help those who need it most.
We are seeking a Housing Specialist :to provide housing stabilization and housing location services to homeless households throughout Napa County. The Housing Specialist provides a variety of housing services to increase housing stability, housing search and placement assistance, oversight of housing inventory, landlord and property management communication, and oversight of rent collections.
Abode's Benefits & Perks:
- - $24 - $25 per hour:
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
- 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
- Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
- 3% retirement match/contribution
- Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
- Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others
Responsibilities:
- Provide housing location and housing placement assistance for Napa County participants
- Conduct landlord outreach and engagement. Network with landlords, renter’s associations, property management businesses and county wide permanent housing providers
- Review, process, and execute leases and Housing Assistance Payment contracts with landlords
- Develop and maintain inventory of appropriate units for potential participants: provide support with participant move in/move outs, unit turnovers and the coordination of vendors to support client moves
- Perform Housing Quality Standard Inspections (HQS) prior to move-in and at annual re-certifications, including lead paint testing
- Assist in rent negotiations; collect and maintain income certifications; and calculate rental subsidies based on the particular circumstances of families and individuals
- Assist participants with the lease up process, which entails ensuring they understand the terms and conditions of their lease agreement. Provide notices informing participants when there is a change in the terms of their subsidy agreement
Qualifications:
- Professional experience in the human services or related field and demonstrated experience in rental housing programs for low income, special needs individual and families.
- Minimum of two to three years of experience working in housing field with strong knowledge of the Napa County housing market and geography.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local fair housing laws.
- Reliable transportation along with valid and current CA Driver’s license and insurance is required
- Bi-lingual a plus.
Abode Services is a CARF accredited organization that is committed to diversity and equity. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
Notice: All job descriptions to be used as guides only. They do not constitute contracts, commitments or promises of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade positions as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.
Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Abode Services is committed to diversity and equity.
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. :
Abode Services is committed to diversity and equity.
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. :
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