Job Description

Job Title: Housing Locator Status: Non-Exempt, Full time

Location: Various

Job Summary:

The Housing Locator serves as a key point of contact for HUD/VASH homeless and at-risk veterans seeking permanent housing. The Housing Locator (HL) is responsible for locating housing units, working closely with landlords, collaborating with service providers, and providing overall housing support to veterans entering the program.

Job Duties:

1. Provide housing placement and assistance for participants who are enrolled in HUD/VASH programs, while focusing on the needs, goals, and choices of the veterans being served.
2. Develop and maintain an inventory of appropriate units for HUD/VASH clients.
3. Network with HUD/VASH, landlords, renter’s associations, property management businesses, and

countywide permanent housing providers to create a large list of available housing for clients in need.

1. Assist in the negotiation of rents and deposits.
2. Assist veterans with submission of rental applications and credit checks.
3. Perform or arrange for Pre-Housing Quality Inspections prior to move-in to ensure that the unit is habitable according to HUD/VASH standards.
4. Responsible for updating, learning, and training other staff members on internal certification policies related to this role (landlord/tenant education).
5. Reads leases, reviews tenant/rights and responsibilities literature and training materials, and discusses

“what-if” scenarios with clients to increase their understanding of housing stability.

1. Meet with veterans to complete housing assessments and to discuss housing search parameters as needed. Coordinate property viewings with landlords and participants.
2. Maintain contact with participants and monitor progress as needed.
3. Provide assistance to landlords or property management staff for conflict resolution and problem solving in coordination with HUD/VASH team and Nation's Finest team.
4. Assist the Lead Case Manager with the collection and analysis of data related to housing searches and placement including rent costs, deposit costs, moving costs, etc.
5. Ensure that all regulatory agreements, contracts, and fair housing laws are met as they relate to housing.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Skills:

1. Demonstrated experience in human services, social work, psychology, or related field.
2. At least two years’ experience working with an at-risk population.
3. 2+ years working in the housing field with a strong knowledge of the local housing market and geography. HUD/VASH knowledge highly preferred.
4. Knowledge of federal, state, and local fair housing laws highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in related field required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a similar field. (Housing placement, property

management, social services, etc.) HUD/VASH experience highly preferred.

• Clean driving record and access to a safe, reliable vehicle. Must have current vehicle insurance, valid driver’s license, and must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time using personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret and apply common sense from a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Bilingual a plus
• Veteran status desirable but not required

Offering:

Full-time positions work a 4-day, 34-hour workweek. Comprehensive benefits are available to all full-time staff members.

$30.56 - $36.99 per hour to start. DOE and region. Eligible for annual COLA based upon funding availability.