Housing Specialist -Calworks Hsp

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:.

Abode Services, :one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a skilled Housing Specialist .
The Housing Specialist :is responsible for assisting families with locating housing units, working closely with landlords, collaborating the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, and providing general housing support to ensure families can secure and maintain housing.
Benefits and Perks::

• Dynamic, mission-drive culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others.
• $28.85 /hr :
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans with Employer Match & Contribution Programs
• 100% medical, dental, vision benefits coverage for employees
• 31 Paid Time Off / Holidays per year
• Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
• Supportive Supervision, Leadership Academy Programs, Professional Development Trainings

The Diverse Culture: :
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:

• Guide landlords and tenants to correctly fill out all SCCHA voucher documentation as it relates to the move-in process.
• Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress, report and refer to team members as necessary after housing is secured.
• Provide housing placement and assistance for participants with housing vouchers in Santa Clara County focusing on household’s needs and goals.
• Meet with participants to complete housing assessments and to discuss housing search parameters and security deposit acquisition as often as needed. Coordinate unit viewings with owners/participants.
• Develop and maintain inventory of appropriate units for potential participants. Network with landlords, renter’s associations, property management businesses and countywide permanent housing providers.

How You Meet the Qualifications: :

• High School Diploma
• Bilingual applicants highly encouraged to apply especially those fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience working in housing field with strong knowledge of the County housing market and geography.
• Reliable transportation along with valid and current CA Driver’s license and insurance is required.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local fair housing laws.
• Must also have own transportation for use in carrying out job responsibilities, provide proof of a valid and current CA driver's license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable DMV report. Background check is required.
• Professional experience in the human services or related field and demonstrated experience in rental housing programs for low income, special needs individual and families.
• Strong organizational, detail oriented, and time management skills.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, flexible, reliable, and collaborative.

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.