Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Housing Specialist
Volunteers of America Los Angeles, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
VOALA is a non‑profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities, including Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low‑income housing programs, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Pay Rate:
$23.53 – $24.77 Per Hour
Benefits:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
Job Summary and Purpose The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living.
Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and locate housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate.
Create and maintain a housing database linking tenants to apartments.
Communicate with landlords and familiarize them with VOALA programs and the unique needs of participants.
Conduct habitability and lead‑based paint inspections of housing options as needed.
Work directly (one‑on‑one) with landlords on behalf of clients and the program.
Develop support systems to meet individual client housing needs; coordinate and facilitate move‑in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed.
Facilitate the use of community resources to assist tenants and landlords in preventing eviction.
Provide information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants as part of the case management team.
Assist case managers in conducting comprehensive screenings and assessments to develop Individual Service Plans.
Coordinate follow‑up services with the case management team.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must pass a fingerprint clearance and background check, including criminal history and personal references, employment, and education verifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years).
One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery, or homelessness individuals.
Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal); experience with a HMIS (homeless database).
Equal Employment Opportunity Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E‑Verify as required by the federal government.
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Pay Rate:
$23.53 – $24.77 Per Hour
Benefits:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
Job Summary and Purpose The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living.
Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and locate housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate.
Create and maintain a housing database linking tenants to apartments.
Communicate with landlords and familiarize them with VOALA programs and the unique needs of participants.
Conduct habitability and lead‑based paint inspections of housing options as needed.
Work directly (one‑on‑one) with landlords on behalf of clients and the program.
Develop support systems to meet individual client housing needs; coordinate and facilitate move‑in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed.
Facilitate the use of community resources to assist tenants and landlords in preventing eviction.
Provide information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants as part of the case management team.
Assist case managers in conducting comprehensive screenings and assessments to develop Individual Service Plans.
Coordinate follow‑up services with the case management team.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must pass a fingerprint clearance and background check, including criminal history and personal references, employment, and education verifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years).
One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery, or homelessness individuals.
Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal); experience with a HMIS (homeless database).
Equal Employment Opportunity Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in E‑Verify as required by the federal government.
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