Job description
Abode Services, :one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is looking for skilled
Housing Specialist :that will be responsible for providing general housing support to ensure that homeless individuals and/or families are able to secure and maintain housing. This will mean working closely with landlords and program participants while ensuring that move in and other documentation is completed accurately. We are looking especially for someone who enjoys creating systems and processes to bring their skill to help Abode’s exciting housing work in Santa Clara County.
Abode's Benefits & Perks:
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.
How You Make an Impact: :
How You Meet the Qualifications: :
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's Benefits & Perks:
- $28.85 per hour:
- 100% paid health benefits for employees
- 31 Paid Time Off / Holidays per year
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans with Employer Match / Contribution
- Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings, All Staff Events
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.
How You Make an Impact: :
- Provide housing placement and assistance for participants in Santa Clara County focusing on household’s needs and goals.
- Approve all leases based on HUD lease standards Housing Assistance payment contracts with landlords.
- Prepare and distribute subsidy payments to landlords.
- Perform or arrange for Housing Quality Inspections (HQS’s) prior to move-in.
- Collect client income for annual recertification’s.
- Provide notices of contract renewals and rental adjustments as needed. If landlord refunds are required, document with compliance and finance teams.
- Create a process for confirming that annual inspections are completed on time. This will mean both performing these inspections and following up that necessary repair are made as well as coordinating with members of the team.
- Ensure that all regulatory agreements, contracts, and fair housing laws are met as they relate to housing.
- Other duties as assigned.
How You Meet the Qualifications: :
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in housing field with strong knowledge of the Santa Clara County housing market and geography.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local fair housing laws.
- Ability to work with financial spreadsheets. Excellent knowledge of computer systems.
- Clean DMV record required
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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