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Housing Locator
City of Culver City / Culver City
Posted on: July 24, 2020
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
TITLE: Housing Locator
DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department
DIVISION: Housing
REPORTS TO: Housing Programs Administrator
STATUS: Full-Time / Temporary / Exempted
JOB SUMMARY:
The Housing Locator implements activities related to housing, identifies affordable housing resources, and coordinates with housing navigators and care coordinators to support securing housing services for participants. The housing locator will develop positive relationships with local property owners and landlords. S/he will strategically assess and expand current local housing stock to best support Culver City Housing Authority goals and collaborate with partner agencies to create opportunities for rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, roommate matching, shared-housing and accessory dwelling units and relocation information for those transitioning out of permanent supportive housing.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, but are not limited to the following:
- Establishes working relationships with landlords within the community.
- Identifies available and appropriate housing units and determines that the housing meets or exceeds habitability and rent reasonableness standards set
- Reviews and negotiates lease agreements with landlords/property managers and conducts unit site visits
- Accesses all suitable housing opportunities including rental subsidies, move-in assistance and private rental agreements.
- Acts as an advocate and negotiator for individuals with poor credit and poor housing histories, in order to obtain permanent housing or prevent individuals from losing housing.
- Coordinates with assigned case managers to maintain accurate records of client participation and progress in program in accordance with agency regulations and expectations.
- Conducts housing inspections and gathers necessary documentation in order to assist individuals to secure and/or maintain housing. Delivers initial checks to property owners in order to ensure that individuals secure the unit in a timely manner.
- Develops a database of affordable housing resources for reference in locating appropriate housing.
- Participates in agency and program meetings.
- Coordinates communication between Brilliant Corners, property managers, participants, and care coordinators.
- Coordinates landlord engagement activities such as monthly breakfasts, thank you events, landlord recruitment events, and other activities to maintain participating landlord base.
- Sends out landlord appreciation letters, thank you cards, and season greeting cards.
- Conducts presentations and workshops aimed at recruiting and engaging landlords into program.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of transitional and permanent housing resources and services for homeless and low income individuals throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding poverty, homelessness, and social factors involved.
- Knowledge of housing issues in West Los Angeles/Culver City preferred.
- Knowledge of HUD guidelines and experience working with subsidized housing programs such as Section 8.
- Current in knowledge of social work practices and principles related to best practice standards: Housing First, Mental Health Recovery, Harm Reduction, and Critical Time Intervention
- Well versed on various program subsidies and scope of program and be able to relate this information to potential landlords
- Ability to engage landlords to work with the programs and obtain property units for clients
- Ability to navigate systems and complete applications for housing vouchers and certificates.
- Ability to work autonomously with a minimal amount of supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in use of laptop computer and Microsoft Windows and Office software programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to accurately enter client data and notes in HMIS Homeless Management Information System.
- Proficient with office communication equipment and machines (telephone, copier, calculator, fax machine, personal computer, laptop, computer printer and scanner).
- Possess valid California driver’s license and have access to properly registered vehicle.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
- A minimum of one year professional experience in case management or related role working with persons experiencing homelessness required.
- At least one year experiencing working with low income and/or persons experiencing homelessness access affordable housing preferred.
- Experience working with and engaging landlords and other community members to work with programs serving the homeless population.
- Experience with housing vouchers, certificates, and rental subsidy programs.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to Tevis Barnes, Housing Programs Administrator, at [email protected].
