Housing Locator

Location: Chicago, IL 60626Date Posted: 3/20/2024Category: Case ManagementEducation: None

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client seeks a passionate individual to serve as Housing Locator and join them in ending homelessness in Chicago. This position actively seeks out, secures and maintains relationships with landlords, property managers and owners to ensure the successful placement of individuals and families experiencing homelessness into permanent and affordable housing solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Intake Coordinator to quickly and successfully place individuals and families into units, meeting client's occupancy and timeliness metrics.
• Builds relationships with existing and new partners to supportclient's work including landlords, property managers, owners and agencies.
• Responsible for the housing intake process including completing the Housing Location Assessment Form, all income verification documentation, rent calculations and utility allowance determinations.
• Negotiates all lease terms, deposits and movein fees.
• Completes all prelease processes including unit inspections, lead paint eligibility determination and visual inspections, as needed.
• Schedule client moveins with case manager and client, and introduce client to unit and turnover keys.
• Begins new tenant files including updated leases, unit inspections, rent reasonableness forms, rent calculations and personal information.
• Maintains directory of housing contract compliance and provides weekly reporting on occupancy, vacancies and referrals.
• Assists with monthly reports, lease generation and rent requests

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or related field/equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in property/asset management field
• Knowledge of homelessness and housing issues.
• Knowledge of Chicago Landlord/Tenant Ordinance
• Knowledge of Affordable Housing Practices (Housing First, Harm Reduction)
• Comfortable working with diverse groups of people including: Homeless population and LGBT
• Excellent oral and written communication; exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, and data management systems such as Yardi Voyager.

We Offer:

• Great client compensation rate
• Weekly compenstion
• Longterm contracttohire opportunity

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Title:Housing LocatorClass: Case Management Type: TEMP TO PERMRef. No.: 1278353-3BC: #DTG105

Company: Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc.Contract Contact: Contract Submit Edu ILOffice Email: ILContracts@deltatg.comOffice Phone: 800-500-8007Office Address: 800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 131, Oak Brook, IL 60523