What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Locator - Alameda County position at Bay Area Community Services?
The Housing Locator provides housing locator services for unhoused or unstably housed partners based on a Housing First model. The Housing Locator is externally focused, marketing to landlords in the community to increase the housing options for the Housing Platform.
Locations available :
Contra Costa County
Alameda County
Oakland Location
Responsibilities
Locates housing units for partners utilizing an organized marketing strategy.
Develops relationships with landlords and property managers; advocates and negotiates with landlords on behalf of clients.
Provides tenant education and housing counseling.
Tracks and reports on client progress and provides housing retention support through the landlord-BACS relationship.
Transitions partners from BACS financial supports to public support (if applicable); manages disputes and conflict resolution; and providing rehabilitative support to partners.
Matches partners' potential barriers and strengths to housing options that are organized in the Housing Platform.
Provides indirect support services for the purposes of maintaining and supporting housing retention.
Creates presence for BACS internally and in the community as an expert in housing provision and management services. Integrates current best practices of housing models.
Creates current resource portfolio of housing options for partners. Responsible for oversight and procurement of appropriate permanent housing resources for partners based on choice and need.
Supports property management / landlord and partner / tenant to include negotiating of rental agreements; conducts housing inspection of units / properties inhabited by partners and works with property managers to resolve inspection and lease adherence issues.
Maintains all administrative procedures, tracking, and documentation for the housing function.
Qualifications :
High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health / social services (1 year of customer services may be substituted). Degree is preferred.
One year experience placing people in market housing preferred.
Two years of housing / real estate / property management experience preferred and may be substituted for one year of direct service experience.
Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word / Excel.
Highly competitive compensation - Starting at $27 hour with opportunity to increase to $30 per hour at successful completion of 90-day Introductory Period.
Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees - nothing comes out of your check.
33 days off (PTO / Holiday), increasing with tenure. PTO given on your birthday.
One month PAID sabbatical after 4 Years - not charging PTO
403b with BACS matching contribution
Tuition reimbursement for student loans & tuition, CEUs, etc.
Annual holiday and Summer party, and staff appreciation events
Significant internal growth opportunities
Most direct service positions
How to Apply
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
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