Job Posting: Housing Specialist

Location: Las Vegas
Program: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: SSVF Team Leader or Program Coordinator

Help Veterans Find and Maintain Stable Housing

Are you passionate about helping veterans and their families overcome housing barriers? Do you have strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills?

Join U.S.VETS, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending and preventing veteran homelessness. As a Housing Specialist, you will connect homeless and at-risk veterans and their families with safe, stable housing and the supportive services needed to achieve long-term independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Housing Assessment and Placement: Conduct ongoing assessments of participants’ housing needs and help identify appropriate housing opportunities.
• Landlord and Property Partnerships: Develop and maintain professional relationships with landlords, property managers, community agencies, and property owners.
• Housing Recruitment: Recruit property owners willing to work with veterans and families who may face significant housing barriers.
• Housing Documentation: Obtain and maintain all required housing documentation, including rent reasonableness testing and supporting records.
• Participant Support: Assist participants with navigating the housing process, securing housing, and maintaining long-term housing stability.
• Temporary Financial Assistance: Support the distribution and documentation of eligible temporary financial assistance payments.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with SSVF case managers, Department of Veterans Affairs personnel, landlords, and community partners to support each participant’s overall well-being.
• Data Entry and Compliance: Complete accurate and timely documentation and data entry in the Homeless Management Information System and other required systems.
• Transportation: Transport participants to housing appointments and other necessary community resources.
• Confidentiality: Protect participant information and maintain confidentiality at all times