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Housing Collaborative- Housing Placement Specialist
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Description:
About Housing Collaborative Housing Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes affordable housing easier to navigate. Our vision is a world where everyone can see a path home. We work toward achieving this vision by partnering with organizations to expand access to housing. For housing providers, we help simplify the process of working with program-connected tenants; for housing agencies, services providers, and tenants, we provide key services to expedite housing placement and access to housing resources. Housing Collaborative believes the mistakes of the past should not impede future success, which is why we are committed to second chances. Many of our dedicated team members have experienced barriers to housing and employment, and they use their journeys to help others. Position Overview: Housing Placement Specialist Reporting to the Housing Placement Manager, the Housing Placement Specialist is responsible for facilitating the housing placement of households either experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Housing Placement Specialist will maintain consistent contact with housing providers, service providers and referred households; and an ever-growing knowledge of housing application requirements, inspection processes, and subsidy program requirements. The Housing Placement Specialist will work cross-functionally with peers and managers to match households with an appropriate housing provider and facilitate the housing placement. Primary Responsibilities Responsibilities include staying abreast of Housing Collaborative's programs; and constant interaction with households seeking housing, and housing providers. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Maintain a thorough knowledge of Housing Collaborative's service areas; Identify housing opportunities specific to household needs, expediting housing applications and housing placement processes; Ensure accurate data entry and updates occur on time in agency database(s); Demonstrate a basic knowledge of housing application and subsidy approval processes to assist renters in quickly assembling required housing placement documentation; Accountability to specific performance goals and measures outlined in an annual work plan; Maintain respectful, professional working relationships with partner agencies, housing providers, services providers, tenants, funders, and colleagues. Qualifications To excel in this position, the candidate should offer: The Covid-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment. At least 1 year of experience working with households to secure housing required; Undergraduate degree in Social Work or other related areas of study preferred, but at least 2 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; If the candidate does not meet full experience requirements, they may be hired as an hourly employee until experience requirements are met; Clear and empathetic written and verbal communication that demonstrates quality customer service and attention to detail; Productive time management skills; Willingness to collaborate with coworkers, partner agencies, and customers; A commitment to second chances, and to the mission and vision of Housing Collaborative. No calls, emails, or visits please . For immediate consideration, please formally apply online and provide a resume and cover letter. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned. Housing Collaborative will engage in an interactive process with employees requesting medical or religious accommodations. The Agency's policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.
Company:
Children Family Services Center
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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