Veteran’s Housing Specialist
- Employer
- HOPE Atlanta
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Salary
- up to $50,000 + benefits
- Closing date
- Aug 21, 2021
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- Focus Areas
- Housing / Shelter, Human Services, Veterans / Public Benefit
- Job Function
- Direct Service / Social Service, Facilities / Equipment, Housing / Construction
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Willingness to Travel
- 50 - 75%
Job Details
Job Purpose Overview
Locate and secure rental properties in Athens/Clark, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Jackson, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Rockdale, Spaulding and Walton Counties and the City of Atlanta for homeless veterans with regards to affordable, safe and sanitary housing. The SSVF Housing Specialist will network with owners and managers of housing units and maintain a list of landlords that can be readily available to assist the veterans.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists eligible veterans in locating and renting suitable housing, computing and preparing financing arrangements and monitoring owner/tenant compliance with standards.
- Negotiate with landlords/real estate agents to obtain vacant apartments.
- Meet with staff to discuss housing opportunity and resident selection.
- Introduce consumers to available apartments for selection.
- Document the housing selection progress for all units identified.
- Maintain required veteran and administrative record and statistical data as required.
- Assist in assuring that all housing quality standards are met.
- Develop and maintain (update) a database of available housing stock for veterans.
- Make appropriate referrals for assistance when veteran’s needs cannot be met.
- Develop relationships with area landlords and real estate agents to assist in future expansion.
- Report fiscal information on required vouchers and give copies to Case Managers for fiscal tracking in case.
- Conduct Move-In Apartment Inspections based on Habitability Standards
- Determine Rent Reasonableness for all properties
- Provide all leassees with building Management information/contact numbers and appropriate local utility information.
- Responsible for collecting all necessary documentation for veteran files.
- Documentation of all client related work by timely entry of case and service notes
- Respond to issues raised by landlords and tenants.
- Performs related work as directed by senior staff.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Two or more years of experience in the field of property management or previous experience as a housing specialist
- Knowledgeable of rental housing and low-income HUD housing regulations Must have a vehicle in good condition
- Valid GA Driver’s License with a good driving record.
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Knowledge of veterans’ homeless issues, mental illness, addiction, and PTSD.
Travel: 50% (must be able to travel around Atlanta to visit clients and review potential housing residences)
Is this position telework eligible? Yes.
Work Environment Office environment is climate controlled.
HOPE Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
HOPE values lived experiences to support uplifting our clients.
Position is open until filled.
We invite all qualified applicants to apply. HOPE recruits and promotes individuals based on their merits and qualifications.
We respect every race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veterans status, and uniqueness.
Company
HOPE Atlanta’s mission is to provide a comprehensive approach to address homelessness and provide solutions that promote lifelong stability. Founded in 1900, the organization offers a continuum of evidence-based “housing first” services, including emergency lodging, permanent supportive housing, case management, street outreach, homeless prevention, veterans housing and employment, special needs (HIV/AIDS) housing, reunification, and rapid re-housing to nearly 10,000 individuals and families across 32 counties. HOPE Atlanta’s vision is to make homelessness in Atlanta rare, brief, and non-recurring.
- Website
- http://www.hopeatlanta.org/
- Telephone
- 404-817-7070
- Location
-
458 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
Terrace Level
Atlanta
GA
30308
US
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