POSITION SUMMARY:

The person in this position will be responsible for assisting HOPWA HINT-eligible individuals and their families  in identifying and transitioning to stable housing. The Housing Specialist will collaborate with the program’s case manager to address the housing needs of the participant going through the Fresno-Madera Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to,  those listed below. Additional  duties may be assigned as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assess the housing needs for all referred clients and work with them to develop individualized housing plans and address any barriers to housing; Monitor and evaluate each client’s progress through their housing plan, and  revise the plan with corrective actions as needed; Create and maintain lists of available housing options for clients; Assist clients with housing applications, complete supportive and subsidized housing paperwork, survey rental market for affordable housing, and advocate for clients with prospective landlords; Serve as a liaison between program participants and property management companies and/or owners; Responsible for completing unit inspections monthly and processing maintenance requests, as needed; Responsible for ensuring the clients are in compliance with pertaining housing rules and /or occupancy agreements; Process monthly rent payments, if applicable; Maintain client related data tracking systems, including case notes; Prepare case-related reports, outcomes, successes, challenges, and other reports as necessary and required; Outreach to realtors, landlords, housing developers and other housing providers to identify new and existing housing opportunities; Network with other agencies, coalitions, local community meetings, and attend outreach events; Actively participate in staff meetings, training, and outreach events; Work in collaboration with CRMC’s Specialty Services Clinic, FMCOC, and other community-based organizations to effectively navigate and house individuals and their families; Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.