Housing Specialist

Salary $25.77/hour

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Anna’s House, is currently seeking a Housing Specialist who will  manage leasing services for clients in rental units and ensures that quality housing and services are provided to the residents in a manner consistent with the values, policies, andprocedures.  

The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm, one evening 12pm - 8pm

Anna's House provides eight onsite transitional living spaces to the broad array of homeless services it provides today including emergency shelter, transitional housing for families fleeing domestic violence, community supportive housing and rapid re-housing. Anna’s House provides supportive services where each family or individual begins to take charge of their life and recognizes their own capabilities and self-worth. Our goal is to provide personalized assistance and encouragement to each client as they move toward self-sufficiency.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules
  and regulations and passing annual HUD audits and other privately funded programs.
• Coordinates housing leased to or for clients, negotiates leases with the landlords and occupancy
  agreements with residents; maintains ongoing contact with realty representatives and property
  managers to ensure good relations.
• Inspects the property and/or apartments with the client’s Case Manager at specific intervals.
• Reinforces occupancy policies and procedures by initiating procedures for non-payment of rent.
• Schedule and conducts initial, turnover and annual inspections with city, county and or state
  Housing Agency inspection department.
• Monitors the upkeep of the property, including snow & trash removal, landscaping, and routine
  maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains safe premises, working with the security company and the local police.
• Ensures all rental properties meet health, safety and habitability codes.
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with supervisor to review lease agreements, property
  maintenance issues and other resident issues and concerns.
• Keeps records, collects and inputs data and reports statistical information to Supervisor in a
  timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field.
• 2 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and writing with all levels of individuals such as
  staff, clients, landlords, the community and volunteers.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work, pay attention to
  details, andwork in a team environment.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed and be accessible by phone.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position
  functions. Basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e. Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and
  Microsoft Outlook skills required. Other Microsoft Office application knowledge, such as Word,
  Excel PowerPoint, Skype, and OneDrive desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and
  communicate with others.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21
  years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued
  by the state of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would
  impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be
  more than three (3) points on their driving record.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution 
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

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