Housing Specialist

A career at Virginia Supportive Housing is a choice. We are here because we are driven to make a difference. We serve our most vulnerable neighbors by removing the barriers that have prevented them from maintaining stable housing, health, and wellness. We meet people where they are and treat them with dignity and respect. We support them through their unique challenges and traumas resulting from homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We give them support even when they don't know they need it. We don't give up.

We embody our values: Compassion, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Wellness, and Integrity. We expect every teammate to embrace our core competencies of Communication, Collaboration, Persistence, Safety, and Quality in everything we do.

This work can be hard, but the impact is real. If you are committed, caring and resilient and looking to make a difference, a career at VSH is for you.

The Role: Housing Specialist

What You'll Do: You'll work with the case management team in a specific permanent supportive housing (PSH) program(s) to ensure that formerly homeless participants secure and maintain affordable, safe and decent housing in the community.

• Conduct intake, housing barrier assessments, housing plans, annual/interim re-certifications for each participant
• Assist participants in locating/securing permanent housing, act as liaison between participants, landlords and case managers, actively outreaching and recruiting landlords
• Conduct and document initial and annual HQS inspections, case closures/terminations
• Monitor and facilitate participant moves/relocations, acting as a resource for internal and/or partner agency case managers in locating affordable housing
• Complete HMIS documentation as required by HUD, adhering with VSH, HUD and other funder regulations

What You'll Bring to VSH:

• A Bachelor's degree and professional experience in housing counseling and property management preferred
• One year experience working with low income and/or homeless adults required
• HQS inspection training/certification within 3 months of hire
• Knowledge of homeless population resources and Fair Housing and Tenant-Landlord laws preferred
• Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Valid VA Driver's license and reliable transportation - you'll perform some local travel

What We Offer: A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans starting after one month of employment. Short term/long term disability and life insurance at no cost, plus voluntary life insurance. An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and a 403b retirement plan with a company match. A generous PTO plan including vacation, sick and personal days, and 13 paid holidays!