Betterment Housing Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - U.S. VETS

U.S. VETS

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

BETterment Housing Specialist

Level:
Experienced

Job Location:
USVETS Las Vegas Bonanza - Las Vegas, NV

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range:
$ $23.24 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%

Job Shift:

Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description
U.S.VETS, the nation's largest veteran services nonprofit, seeks a BETterment Housing Specialist at our U.S.VETS - Las Vegas location.

Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? U.S.VETS provides more than 5,500 veterans each night with housing, counseling, career services, and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites.

With a mission to end veteran homelessness, U.S.VETS is developing housing across the country and expanding vital homeless prevention programs that provide post-9/11 veterans and families with career and mental health services to transition to civilian life successfully.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you Come & join our winning team

Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K

BETterment Housing Specialist

The Housing Specialist for the BETterment Community reports directly to the Clinical Services Manager and provides housing services to reintegrate those experiencing homelessness and connecting them to housing and comprehensive support services that will lead them to reaching their highest level of independence.

The main function of this position is to assist those experiencing homelessness to obtain and maintain permanent housing.

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough and constant housing assessment of clients' changing needs by tracking and reporting their progress
Maintains participant confidentiality
Obtains all mandatory housing supporting documentation for case file
Considers client needs for housing search of available housing inventory and consulting with landlords and property management offices to search inventory
Develops and maintains positive relationships with landlords, property managers and residential real estate specialists
Compiles client information, rental market information, and housing trends to provide data for reports and to guide decisions
Provides limited and shortterm case management to clients with the purpose of securing and maintaining permanent housing
Meets with clients in person at least every other week. Conduct virtual meetings (phone call, online meeting) during offweeks when not seeing a client in person
Assists in distribution of temporary financial assistance payments
Completes accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS and MCR
Coordinates care with case managers and others on behalf of participant's holistic wellbeing
Builds and maintains effective and professional working relationships with participants and community agencies
Recruits property owners to collaborate in the placements of participants with high housing barriers
Transports clients appropriately to resources they require in the community
Submits required housing documents to various agencies to advance housing process
Conducts landlord engagement and outreach in coordination with multiple agencies
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in social services field or a related field required
A minimum of two years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements
Experience working with homeless and/or lowincome populations
Strong oral, written and communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work within a team
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate participants which may include evenings and/or weekends
Selfmotivated, wellorganized, and accountable for work time, deadlines, and agency resources
Quality control: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance
Valid drivers license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Mission Statement

U.S.VETS mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development, and comprehensive support.

Rev. 05/17/24

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