What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Project for Pride in Living?
About PPL
Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.
Position Summary
The Housing Specialist provides invaluable person-centered services to help individuals experiencing homelessness find and secure long-term housing. Provide housing screening, intake, and placement for single adults and families in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. Build relationships with PPL property managers and private landlords. Housing Specialists are adept in navigating Harm Reduction and the Housing First Model approach to partner with participants from diverse communities who have experienced homelessness and behavioral health challenges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with Manager to obtain a referral for families and single adults who are homeless and may have a disability through Hennepin and Ramsey County’s Coordinated Entry Systems
- Keep accurate and timely paperwork and documentation, (Apricot and HMIS data, rent book data, PPL lease-up tracking, case notes, receipts, etc.)
- Develop individualized housing search and placement plans for initial or transfer placements
- Assist with the housing application process
- Schedule and attend showings and lease signings
- Provide tenancy sustaining services
- Participate in internal and external professional development, team meetings, case consultation, special initiatives, PPL committees, and organization-wide meetings
Minimum Requirements
- Office equipment including telephone, smartphone, and voicemail systems, copier, printer, scanner, and fax machine
- MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- The Internet and electronic timecard system
- Computer Network (files, drives, and folders)
- Apricot or other database systems
Additional Requirements
- Experience with housing placement, building and maintaining property management partnerships, working in a highly collaborative environment
- Existing knowledge of Chronic, HUD, and long term homeless definitions and verification processes preferred
- Strong knowledge of community programs and resources
- Ability to respond to the unique cultural, economic and social needs and resources of residents, using these unique resources to meet their goals
- Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills a bonus.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, proof of insurance and a reliable vehicle
Education and/or Experience
- A course of study in a health or human services-related field leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Associate degree.
- 1-2 years of experience in housing search and placement with the target population served strongly preferred
Hours
- Full time, 40 hours per week; Non-Exempt M-F 9AM-5PM or similar
Benefits
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- HSA or FSA Options
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
- Meaningful work that impacts lives
Pay
$22-$24 per hour DOQ
Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $22 - $24