Housing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : The Housing Specialist provides housing search services relocate homeless individuals to safe and permanent housing. Conducts housing search of private market rate housing as well as various subsidized housing programs. Work with outside landlords and community providers to assist in the identification of affordable housing options for homeless, unstable housing, or low-income individuals.

Why Work for SMOC?

• Flexible schedule, work / life balance and a 35-hour work week.
• Paid Time Off : All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability after 6 months of employment.
• Two Comprehensive Medical Plans with HRA Employer cost-sharing and 79% of premiums covered by the Employer.
• Dental w / Orthodontic Coverage with 75% of premiums covered by the Employer
• EyeMed Vision Insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match on day one.
• Additional voluntary benefits including – additional Term and Whole Life Insurance policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities :

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

Organizational Relationship : Directly reports to Program Director. Indirectly reports to Case Management Supervisor. Direct reports of this position are None. Indirect reports of this position are none.

Physical Requirements : Must be able to sit or stand for a prolonged period. Must be able to operate a computer and complete extensive paperwork. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must be able to ascend and descend four sets of stairs, as some units are on the 3rd and 4th floor of apartment buildings.

Working Conditions : As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Housing Specialist will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Monday - Friday 9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

35 Hours per week