Housing Specialist

SUMMARY:

The Housing Specialist will assist clients experiencing homelessness by helping clients obtain permanent housing. The Housing Specialist in conjunction with the Community Housing Specialist, Case Managers and external partners/vendors, prepares clients for move-outs to permanent housing throughout Miami-Dade County.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Chapman Partnership in empowering our clients to overcome homelessness, and achieve and maintain long-term self-sufficiency. 
• Create an environment where clients can feel welcomed, comfortable and supported.
• Develop a working knowledge of available units within the county in conjunction with Community Housing Specialist.
• Facilitate the efficient orderly progression of clients through the CoC and private sector housing placement process.
• Provide clients with sufficient information to be ready to sign leases and comply with lease requirements.
• Coordinate move-out to complete process of out placing clients into affordable permanent housing
• Continuously revise, review and improve delivery of service to our clients.
• Performs other assignments or tasks as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a case manager in a social services agency or equivalent, or, a minimum of one (1) year practical experience working with permanent housing providers and experience with the housing and rental market in Miami-Dade County.
• Valid driver license (State of Florida), adequate level of car insurance as required by law and clean driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Chapman Partnership policies and procedures. 
• Ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to empower and support clients in life choices and change.  
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm. 
• Ability to work well with others. 
• Ability to lead by example.  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Computer Literate. 
• Solid social service management skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole preferred.