Housing Specialist - RFLA

Join EDEN as a Full-Time Housing Specialist in Cleveland, where your passion for social services can create meaningful impact. This onsite position allows you to work directly with clients, providing vital support in navigating housing challenges.

At a competitive pay rate of $18.97 per hour, you'll be rewarded for your commitment to excellence and integrity in a dynamic environment. Experience the thrill of being part of a forward-thinking team that prioritizes customer-centric solutions and innovation. Your empathetic nature and problem-solving skills will thrive in our flexible and energetic culture, contributing to a vital mission.

You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Seize this opportunity to make a difference while advancing your career in the nonprofit sector.

EDEN Inc: What drives us

EDEN's mission is to provide housing solutions to people facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness. EDEN recognizes that housing is a basic right of all people, and the first step in helping them transform their lives. We believe housing serves as a foundation to build stable lives, advance independence, and fulfill aspirations. We envision that, through our efforts, homelessness will be brief and rare; and every family will have a safe, secure place to call home.

Day to day as a Housing Specialist

As a new Housing Specialist at EDEN, you can expect a dynamic daily routine centered around client interaction and support. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting assessments to determine client needs, developing personalized housing plans, and providing resources to aid clients in securing stable housing. You'll collaborate with community partners and attend case management meetings to ensure comprehensive support for your clients. Additionally, you'll engage in ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills in the nonprofit sector. Your standard schedule will be Monday through Friday, allowing for a balanced work-life arrangement while you focus on making a positive impact in the Cleveland community.

Each day presents opportunities to solve problems creatively and contribute to a culture of excellence and customer-centricity.

What you need to be successful

To excel as a Housing Specialist at EDEN, candidates must possess a blend of relevant skills and experience. A high school diploma or GED is essential, while an Associate's Degree in Social Services or a related field is preferred to deepen your knowledge of the industry. Having 2-3 years of experience with the Housing Choice Voucher program or other housing assistance programs will be crucial in guiding clients effectively through the housing process. Additionally, familiarity with the mental health population, ideally with one to two years of experience, will enhance your ability to provide empathetic support tailored to diverse client needs. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in software tools related to case management and data tracking, are vital for maintaining organized records and managing client interactions efficiently.

A customer-centric approach and an abundance mindset will further strengthen your impact in this role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An Associate's Degree in Social Services or related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of work experience with the Housing Choice Voucher program or other housing assistance program is also preferred.
• One to two years of experience working with the mental health population is preferred.

Will you join our team?

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal employment opportunity in full compliance with applicable law will be provided to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.