Housing Specialist

Job Title: Housing Specialist

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The overall responsibility of the Housing Specialist is to coordinate housing and services to homeless and near-homeless housing participants to ensure they acquire the skills and resources necessary to become self-sufficient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Specialize in housing program eligibility, implementation, and placement

· Verify client eligibility data for services

· Update client files with case notes

· Perform monthly home visits and inspections

· Calculate and deliver Housing Assistance Payments and Utility Assistance Payments

· Submit monthly program reports

· Monitor and evaluate program participant progress

· Develop individualized housing and service plans, including paths to permanent housing stability

· Provide wraparound supportive services to clients

· Perform Coordinated Entry assessments and intakes

· Refer clients to community resources, including for employment, housing, legal consultation, and other services

· In accordance with the “team” philosophy of the agency, may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other housing grant-related tasks in addition to the duties listed above

· Must believe in and act in accordance with the agency’s mission statement and goals

SKILLS REQUIRED

· Ability to both work independently and collaborate with a group

· Solid written and verbal communication skills, especially with training materials, report writings, and policies and procedures

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Strong internet and organizational skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Social Work or related field. Knowledge of crisis intervention, case management, social work theory and ethics;

· Or, high school diploma, or its equivalent, and at least two years of experience in social service or human service programs

· Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

· Community Health Worker (CHW) certification may be required in the · future

· Experience working with homeless individuals during the process of obtaining and stabilizing in housing a plus

LANGUAGE

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating manuals and professional journals

· Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and appropriate case notes

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients

· Bilingual strongly preferred

COMPENSATION

DOE; Occupational & Liability Insurance, Social Security, Annual Sick and Holiday Leave

QSEHRA (you must carry your own insurance and Community of Hope will reimburse your medical expenses up to a specific $ amount) and IRA offered

HOURS

· Full-time position, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Thursday; 8-4 Fridays. Option to work 9 hour days and have every other Friday off.

· Occasional but very rare evening hours may also be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• social service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Las Cruces, NM 88005 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Las Cruces, NM 88005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17