What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Insight Global?
Insight Global is looking for a qualified Housing Specialist to join the team of a client who is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and services to veterans in need. Their mission is to empower veterans to lead fulfilling lives by offering assistance with housing, healthcare, employment, and other essential services. The Housing Specialist will serve as the main POC for all Priority Veteran outreach activities, housing search, and landlord recruitment.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively communicate the Priority Veteran program to landlords, prospective clients, and communities in multiple counties across Florida
- Develop a monthly outreach plan and ensure a timely implementation of the plan and documentation of all outreach activities
- Build a network of landlords available to rent affordable units to veterans by developing strong working relationships with property managers, realty companies and private owners
- Assist case management team(s) locate safe, affordable housing for their clients
- Conduct telephone eligibility screenings and intakes out in the community, including at local shelters and feeding sites
- Maintain a database of available rental units including Rent Reasonableness and landlord W9 forms
- Host landlord appreciation/recruitment events
- Recruit prospective veteran clients through outreach to all sectors of the community to include faith-based, community--based, healthcare, and local governments
- Represent Priority Veteran at community groups and homeless coalitions including but not limited to the homeless Continuums of Care
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the PV and SSVF program guidelines and veteran homelessness
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
- Services are provided in office, in the community, and in client homes
- Occasional afterhours/weekend work
- Travel required
Pay: $20.00 - $21.15/hr
Conversion Salary: $42,000 - $44,000/yr
Required Skills & Experience:
- Familiarity with housing programs, including HUD, VA, and other voucher and/or affordable housing
- Able to establish rapport with landlords, community partners, and clients who are homeless or facing homelessness
- Able to build strong working relationships with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout service area
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation and outreach abilities
- Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management System
Nice to Have Skills and Experiences:
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and/or experience in real estate/property management preferred
- Military experience preferred
Salary : $42,000 - $44,000
