Veteran Services Housing Specialist Changing Homelessness, Inc. - 1.5 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time $46,000 - $51,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Teamwork Database systems Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Tenant conflict resolution Meeting facilitation Computer skills Management reporting Manual handling Property management Time management

Full Job Description Position Summary:

The SSVF Housing Specialist position will be integral to ending Veteran homelessness in the communities Changing Homelessness serves. This position will be based out of Jacksonville and serve Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties. The role's primary focus is on the identification of new property managers and housing stock that will be willing to house Veterans experiencing homelessness. To accomplish this goal, the job functions could include, but not be limited to, conducting in-person and electronic research to identify housing, attending housing group meetings, conducting training of direct service staff to supplement location efforts, and hosting landlord events.

Position Responsibilities:

• Proactively seek out new housing opportunities for Veterans experiencing homelessness
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with landlords and property managers (private, commercial, and non-profit) through regular contact and positive engagement
• Establish standards for affordable safe housing and create a vetting process for landlords and property management companies
• Create and maintain a Housing Directory of available housing units and housing providers to be sent to the SSVF Case Managers
• Provide consistent updates on housing availability to the SSVF Case Managers
• Give regular updates to regular stakeholder groups, including SSVF/Built for Zero meetings and Continuum of Care committee meetings
• Research, develop, and maintain knowledge of landlord/tenant laws
• Provided training to SSVF Case Managers on housing location best practices, housing inspections, etc.
• Investigate tenant/landlord complaints and facilitate conflict resolution between parties involved
• Act as liaison between landlord, client, and the SSVF Case Manager, as needed
• Demonstrates a commitment to Housing First and to serving all people with respect and compassion
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements :

• Educational background can be diverse; however, a degree in a related field or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience preferred
• Real estate or property management experience preferred
• Experience working or volunteering in nonprofit or government settings addressing housing or other social services preferred
• Lived experience with homelessness preferred
• Veterans and/or experience working with Veterans preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Housing First orientation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Public Speaking and meeting facilitation
• Computer skills
• Organizational and Time Management skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Systems and expertise working/meeting virtually
• HMIS database management input and reporting

Physical Demands:

• Periods of walking, standing, or sitting in an office or field environment for service provision
• Limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle Employment Disclaimer Employment with Changing Homelessness, Inc.

is contingent upon meeting applicable eligibility and compliance requirements following a conditional offer of employment. These may include authorization to work in the United States, required background and drug screenings, and maintaining a valid driver's license. Client-facing roles require access to a reliable vehicle. Candidates who are current clients or who have received services within the past 90 days are not eligible for consideration. Former employees eligible for rehire must wait 90 days from their separation date before reapplying. Changing Homelessness, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable law.

Pay:

$46,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person