Housing Specialist

Job Title: Housing Mobility Specialist

Location: Fredericksburg, VA

Travel: Once A Month

Position Type: Full-time

Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Housing Mobility Specialist and play a pivotal role in empowering disenfranchised families to transform their lives. As the primary POC for our National Housing Mobility Program, you will collaborate with the Tenant Relocation Division Program Manager to implement innovative strategies that facilitate the relocation of families from blighted and impoverished communities to high-opportunity neighborhoods.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in Program Development: Help shape and improve the family housing mobility program, fostering long-term solutions for families seeking to break the cycle of poverty.

Contribute to the creation of a program that not only provides immediate relocation assistance but establishes a foundation for sustained upward mobility, breaking the cycle for generations to come.

• Family Mobility Plans: Develop and administer personalized family mobility plans at the inception of each project, ensuring tailored support for each household's unique needs.

Empower families with personalized plans that go beyond relocation, offering a roadmap for future success and generational advancement.

• High-Opportunity Neighborhood Information: Prepare comprehensive information packets for each project, providing families with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their new communities.

Equip families with the tools to make informed choices, fostering a sense of agency and community engagement for lasting positive impact.

• In-Person and Virtual Mobility Briefings: Conduct engaging briefings, both in-person and virtually, to educate families on the transformative opportunities awaiting them in high-opportunity neighborhoods.

Inspire families with a vision of a brighter future, motivating them to actively participate in the program and seize newfound opportunities.

• Mobility Counseling and Coaching: Offer personalized counseling and coaching services to participating families, addressing immediate needs while cultivating skills for long-term success.

Guide families toward financial stability, education, and professional growth, laying the groundwork for a self-sufficient and prosperous future.

• Engage with Stakeholders: Collaborate with potential landlords, real estate firms, and property management companies, breaking down barriers and creating a network that supports families' entry into high-opportunity neighborhoods.

Forge partnerships that not only secure housing but also build bridges between families and supportive community resources for sustained growth.

• Tenant Workshops: Conduct workshops covering rental basics, credit repair, and homeownership, empowering families with essential knowledge for long-term stability.

Instill knowledge that empowers families to make informed decisions, setting the stage for improved credit, homeownership, and educational outcomes.

• Collaborate with Nonprofits: Work with nonprofits and local resources to address immediate needs, creating a foundation of stability for families pursuing a better quality of life.

Collaborate with community partners to address immediate needs, establishing a strong support system that extends beyond the relocation process.

• Database Maintenance: Maintain comprehensive databases and reports for relocated families, ensuring that their progress is tracked for continuous improvement.

Create a record of success stories, showcasing the tangible impact of the program on families and communities.

• Surveys and Follow-Up: Conduct surveys and follow-up methods to assess satisfaction with the program, providing valuable feedback for ongoing enhancements.

Gather feedback to refine and improve the program, ensuring its effectiveness in creating lasting positive change for families.

• Monthly Training Sessions: Provide monthly mobility training sessions for local relocation specialists (remote), contributing to a skilled workforce dedicated to community upliftment.

Empower fellow specialists with the knowledge and skills to replicate success, creating a ripple effect that transforms communities beyond the immediate scope.

• Travel as Needed: Take part in travel when applicable, extending the reach of the program to new communities and broadening the impact on families.

Extend the program's reach to more communities, amplifying its positive influence on families seeking new opportunities.

• Grant Opportunity Identification and Pursuit: Collaborate closely with our Grant Manager to actively identify and pursue grant opportunities that align with the mission of sustaining community presence beyond our initial relocation activities.

Work hand in hand with the Grant Manager to secure financial resources that extend our impact, ensuring sustained support for families and communities well beyond the initial relocation phase.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (social work, urban planning, etc.).
• Experience in housing mobility programs or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Section 8 Housing program and HUD's HCV Homeownership program.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with high-opportunity neighborhoods and community resources.
• Proficiency in maintaining databases and generating reports.
• Willingness to travel when applicable.

The Housing Mobility Specialist's Role:

The primary focus of this role is to assist families in improving their quality of life by providing services that educate and prepare them for relocation to high-opportunity neighborhoods. Services include access to better education, workforce training grants, technology exposure grants, HUD Section 3 funds, homeownership programs, financial health, and literacy services, and credit repair services. The Housing Mobility Specialist works closely with the on-site team to find suitable housing, ensuring that tenants have access to support five days a week (excluding Federal holidays) for eight hours a day.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of families and communities, we invite you to join our team and be a driving force for change.

Apply now to be part of a transformative journey toward building thriving, equitable neighborhoods for all!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Fredericksburg, VA 22407: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person