SSVF Housing Specialist- Changing Homelessness
Categories Direct Service Provider
Expires Sep 30, 2024
Description
Changing Homelessness, Inc. is at the forefront of the battle against homelessness. Our mission is to lead the community in efforts to prevent and ultimately end homelessness. We are committed to ensuring that individuals and families are housed permanently and successfully, building strong partnerships, and being good stewards of funding that is leveraged with integrity. Our core values of Respect, Quality, Trust, Partnering, and Transparency guide everything we do.
Changing Homelessness, Inc. is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Furthermore, we actively seek representation and authentic inclusion of applicants and employees who bring firsthand experience with poverty, homelessness, and their underlying causes, including marginalization, discrimination, and inequity.
Join us in our mission to create a community where everyone has a place to call home. Together, we can make a difference.
The SSVF Housing Specialist position will be integral to ending Veteran homelessness in the communities Changing Homelessness serves. This position will be based out of Jacksonville and serve Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties. The role’s primary focus is on the identification of new property managers and housing stock that will be willing to house Veterans experiencing homelessness. To accomplish this goal, the job functions could include, but not be limited to, conducting in-person and electronic research to identify housing, attending housing group meetings, conducting training of direct service staff to supplement location efforts, and hosting landlord events.
Changing Homelessness, Inc. is an E-Verify participating and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Proactively seek out new housing opportunities for Veterans experiencing homelessness Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with landlords and property managers (private, commercial, and non-profit) through regular contact and positive engagement. Establish standards for affordable safe housing and create a vetting process for landlords and property management companies. Create and maintain a Housing Directory of available housing units and housing providers to be sent to the SSVF Case Managers Provide consistent updates on housing availability to the SSVF Case Managers. Give regular updates to regular stakeholder groups, including SSVF/Built for Zero meetings and Continuum of Care committee meetings Research, develop, and maintain knowledge of landlord/tenant laws. Provided training to SSVF Case Managers on housing location best practices, housing inspections, etc. Investigate tenant/landlord complaints and facilitate conflict resolution between parties involved. Act as liaison between landlord, client, and the SSVF Case Manager, as needed Demonstrates a commitment to Housing First and to serving all people with respect and compassion. Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Housing First orientation Strong interpersonal and communication skills Public Speaking and meeting facilitation Computer skills Organizational and Time Management skills Conflict Resolution Ability to foster a cooperative work environment Systems and expertise working/meeting virtually HMIS database management input and reporting Periods of walking, standing, or sitting in an office or field environment for service provision Limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds Ability to operate a motor vehicle if local travel is required
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant social services experience Real estate or property management experience preferred Experience with homelessness preferred Demonstrated passion for ending homelessness Must be eligible to work within the U.S. and provide supporting documentation Must pass a Level II background check Must pass a federal-level drug screen; possession of a medical marijuana card is currently not acceptable under federal law Must have a clean 3-year driving history Must have a valid driver’s license, a registered vehicle without known issues or faults to complete essential job functions, and the required vehicle insurance within 90 days of onboarding
Salary/Salary Range
$40,000 - $45,000
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@changinghomelessness.org. Please include the job title in the subject line.
Company/Organization
Changing Homelessness
http://www.changinghomelessness.org