Position: Housing Specialist (NHS425) Summary: The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors. Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree or 60 college credits with two years of related experience in housing placement services for low-income and/or homeless population. Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Clean and valid driver’s license. Must maintain agency authorized driver’s status. Supervisory Role: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Principal Responsibilities: The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable. Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients. Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing. Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing. Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing. Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing. Complete 2010E applications and assist clients with all forms of housing applications. Perform other related duties as requested. 7. Expected Results of Principal Responsibilities: Clients are properly assessed for appropriate housing options. New housing options are pursued and obtained. Lists of affordable housing are always available for eligible clients. Clients are well trained and receive the skills they need to qualify for permanent housing. Clients’ progress is tracked and appropriate follow up is maintained. Housing staff receive information they need to properly service their clients. Housing staff receive information they need to properly service their clients. Related duties are performed completely, on time and accurate. Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee will be in an office and housing shelter environment. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to have visual acuity, talk and hear while communicating with peers, clients and/or vendors. This position requires sitting, standing and walking. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds. Position Type: This is a full – time position.