Housing Specialist

SUMMARY:

To assist residents in our shelter as they secure permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for advocacy and providing assistance to clients in obtaining permanent housing.
• Initiate housing referrals to the appropriate agencies.
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to develop strategies to meet their housing needs.
• Coordinate permanent housing search and address any barriers that may arise.
• Coordinate and facilitate quarterly Housing Forums for landlords, brokers and residents.
• Coordinate and facilitate bi-weekly meetings with residents.
• Conduct housing workshops for housing readiness.
• Escort families to view apartments and meet prospective landlords and real estate brokers.
• Participate and attend the Interdisciplinary Team and Administrative meetings weekly.
• Submit all monthly reporting in a timely manner. Ensure documentation is reflected in the clients charts.
• Initiate and identify housing resources for families in shelter and facilitate appropriate applications on their behalf (i.e. 2010Es, Supportive Housing, and other appropriate housing applications.
• Coordinate and case conference with both internal and external programs to ensure care coordination as it relates to housing.
• Attend appropriate DHS trainings and meetings as it relates to Hospitality House and Housing.