Housing Specialist Jobs

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What We Offer

We are looking for a full-time experienced Housing Specialist to add to ShelterCare's fantastic Short Term Housing (STH) team.

• FREE PARKING
• NO weekends
• Paid volunteer hours
• Public Loan Service Forgiveness qualified employer
• Majority of employee's medical premium paid for by ShelterCare!
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Wellness stipend

ShelterCare is a non-profit that believes in "housing first", we meet people where they are. This role will work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness who may have mental health and/or substance abuse disorders to develop a housing plan, complete application materials, and identify resources to secure appropriate, affordable housing. You will work closely with the program team to determine a service plan for each client.

The starting hourly wage for this position is $17.21 - $17.85 depending on a number of factors including experience.

Required

What you bring to ShelterCare:

• Professional experience or volunteer experience working with homeless individuals and a comprehensive understanding of, and comfort operating within the homeless community.
• Able to successfully pass a DHS background chec.
• Effective computer and keyboarding skills
• BA/BS in behavioral science OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience including experience working with individuals who have been homeless, a diagnosed Serious Mental Illness or experiencing high medical needs providing counseling, crisis management, and support
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Valid driving license to operate agency vehicles.

Preferred

• Prior housing experience strong preferred.

Ready to apply? Click the apply now button and submit your resume and references. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes!

We encourage members of marginalized communities to apply for this role.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

• ShelterCare is a participant in the E-Verify Program**