HOUSING STABILITY ADVISOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Housing Stability Advisor

PROGRAM: Homelessness Prevention Program - Solid Ground
Hourly Rate: $22 – $27 (DOE)
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Location: West Los Angeles

Position Summary: – Full-time, exempt position.

The Housing Stability Advisor shall provide assistance to help rent-burdened, low-income households resolve a crisis that would otherwise lead to a loss of housing. The assistance involves an assessment of the household’s current housing crisis, along with the provision of various forms of individualized and client-driven assistance, including short-term financial assistance, budgeting/financial coaching, housing search, and connection.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Triage households and conduct assessments to determine the level of service and prevention strategies
• Keeps abreast of all resources available for Homeless Prevention Program households (participants) including FamilySource Center services and external resources to ensure a holistic and excellent service provision
• Relieve each household of trepidation and serve as the voice of knowledge in each case, regardless of complexity
• Develop and oversee implementation of service plans for each household
• Ensure a comprehensive and customized implementation of each service plan
• Actively engage participants in meaningful, goal-oriented, and supportive meetings
• Educate and coach families, especially as it relates to financial capability, including but not limited to spending plans, savings, credit, and debt management
• Be resourceful in identifying and facilitating resource linkages
• Maintain thorough and accurate records via case files
• Build and maintain relationships with partner agencies, landlords, and other community stakeholders that contribute to the effectiveness and sustainability of the program
• Other duties as assigned

-Latino Resource Organization Equal Opportunity Employer-

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts in Education or a Social Science.
• Minimum of 3 year experience in social/human services & working in homeless service
• Maintain a non-judgmental attitude and a display of unconditional positive regard when working with persons at risk of homelessness
• Demonstrated knowledge of homeless prevention efforts and resources
• Knowledge of tenant/landlord law and tenant/landlord relations
• Ability to have a “whatever it takes” attitude when working with challenging individuals or circumstances
• Knowledge of housing assistance programs including Rapid Rehousing and Section 8
• Familiarity with Harm Reduction and Housing First models of service delivery
• Ability to network and build relationships; locate and develop housing contacts
• Ability to act as a liaison between the household participant and landlord/property owner to resolve housing issues and prevent homelessness.
• Represent Latino Resource Organization at meetings, conferences, and training: establish and maintain positive working relationship with CIFD Staff and partner agencies; regularly attend CIFD trainings and meetings.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License, Liability Insurance, and an automobile in good working condition
• Fingerprinting and TB Clearance
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
• Flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends
• Fluent in Spanish is a plus
• Experience with evidence-based programming with low-income populations; ability to write reports, track, evaluate and report finding
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills

-Latino Resource Organization Equal Opportunity Employer-

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Required)
• Fair Housing regulations: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person