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Form of workThe Housing Locator provides Housing Locator services for unhoused or unstably housed partners based on a Housing First model. The Housing Locator is externally focused, marketing to landlords in the community to increase the housing options for the Housing Platform.
Locations available:
- Contra Costa County
- Alameda County
- Oakland Location
- Locates housing units for partners utilizing an organized marketing strategy.
- Develops relationships with landlords and property managers; advocates and negotiates with landlords on behalf of clients.
- Provides tenant education and housing counseling.
- Tracks and reports on client progress and provides housing retention support through the landlord-BACS relationship.
- Transitions partners from BACS financial supports to public support (if applicable); manages disputes and conflict resolution; and providing rehabilitative support to partners.
- Matches partners' potential barriers and strengths to housing options that are organized in the Housing Platform.
- Provides indirect support services for the purposes of maintaining and supporting housing retention.
- Creates presence for BACS internally and in the community as an expert in housing provision and management services. Integrates current best practices of housing models.
- Creates current resource portfolio of housing options for partners. Responsible for oversight and procurement of appropriate permanent housing resources for partners based on choice and need.
- Supports property management/landlord and partner/tenant to include negotiating of rental agreements; conducts housing inspection of units/properties inhabited by partners and works with property managers to resolve inspection and lease adherence issues.
- Maintains all administrative procedures, tracking, and documentation for the housing function.
- High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health/social services (1 year of customer services may be substituted). Degree is preferred.
- One year experience placing people in market housing preferred.
- Two years of housing/real estate/property management experience preferred and may be substituted for one year of direct service experience.
- Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel.
- Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required.
- Highly competitive compensation - Starting at $27 hour with opportunity to increase to $30 per hour at successful completion of 90-day Introductory Period.
- Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees - nothing comes out of your check.
- 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure. PTO given on your birthday.
- One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years - not charging PTO
- Once Licensed, free access to beautiful office space to start your private practice*
- Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*
- 403b with BACS matching contribution
- Tuition reimbursement for student loans & tuition, CEUs, etc.
- Annual holiday and Summer party, and staff appreciation events
- Significant internal growth opportunities
- Free access to beautiful facility spaces on weekends for events (family parties, baby showers, receptions, birthdays)
* Most direct service positions
How to Apply
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
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