Housing Counselor

Do you strive to meet goals and outcomes?

Are you a creative thinker with good problem-solving skills?

Community Horizons offers Housing Counseling services throughout Northeast Wisconsin and due to growth and expansion, we are looking to add a passionate Housing Counselor who will specialize in assisting our members with obtaining suitable housing. Members served may experience income restrictions and/or homelessness. As a housing counselor, you are responsible for providing housing search, researching and networking with local resources, assistance with completing rental applications, and advocating on members' behalf.

Coverage Area; Appleton, Oshkosh, Green Bay

Benefits: $18/hour, mileage reimbursement, off on Holidays and Weekends, Paid Time off, company contribution to Simple IRA

In this role you can expect to complete the following tasks;

• Work hand in hand with the member with obtaining, completing, and submitting rental applications. Provide counseling and assistance in identifying housing options for members
• Collaborate with members and/or outside agencies such as rep payee to determine budget and affordability.
• Provide effective and consistent communication to members and support teams.
• Document services and supports that have been provided
• Assist the participant with developing networks of support and resources available to them.
• Assist members with gathering all required documents for housing needs such as Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Income Verification such as Awards Letter, and any other documents required.
• Locate available housing and connect with the landlord on availability and/or waitlists. Identify member preferences of location and type of housing: accessibility and modifications needed
• Network with available agencies to determine available resources to members.
• Explain and educate members on tenant rights and responsibilities and how to ask for reasonable accommodations and modifications.
• Build working relationships with local landlords, agencies, and community organizations for resourcesAttend networking events pertaining to housing resources

To be successful in this role you will need to have;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be Goal-oriented, must have a passion to assist members with reaching their goals
• Extremely organized as you will be assisting multiple members with housing needs
• Great time management skills to stay on task and meet deadlines
• A minimum of 5 years experience working with frail elder/disability population is required
• Must have experience and knowledge of Section 8 and HUD housing

The Housing Counselor will work out of a home office however, is expected to travel throughout Northeast WI to meet with members and offer hands-on assistance with applications.

You can expect a team-oriented and passionate company with Community Horizons with flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, and paid time off. The position is expected to grow into full-time as the caseload grows.

To learn more about this great opportunity, APPLY Today! We can't wait to talk to you further.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Working with Frail Elder and Disability: 5 years (Preferred)
• Section 8: 5 years (Preferred)
• Fair Housing regulations: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19