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Bakersfield, CA 93308

Posted: 11/06/2024 Industry: Customer Service Job Number: 16431 Pay Rate: $0.00/hr

Job Description

Job Position: Housing Specialist

Location: Bakersfield, CA 93308

Pay Rate: $17.31-$18.36

Shift: DAY

Description:

Provide housing placement and assistance for participants in Kern County focusing on household s needs and goals.
Develop and maintain inventory of appropriate units for potential participants. Network with landlords, renter s associations, property management businesses and county wide permanent housing providers.
Prepare and distribute subsidy payments to entities that would maintain housing for veterans.
Perform or arrange for Housing Quality Inspections prior to move-in including lead paint testing and assist in negotiation of rents.
Participate as a member of the service team by attending case conferencing meetings, assist service staff in evaluation of participant housing readiness, reducing housing barriers and status of unit availability.
Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress, report and refer to team members as necessary after housing is secured.
Provide assistance and expertise to landlords or service staff for conflict resolution and problem solving.
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports which include, but are not limited to the following data;rent, subsidy and participant amounts, occupancy rate, participant demographic information and program eligibility and socio-economic data for monitoring purposes.
Ensure that all regulatory agreements, contracts, and fair housing laws are met as they relate to housing.

All other duties as assigned

Skills/Requirements:

Experience working in human services field;
Valid California license with a satisfactory driving record;
Must be able to drive company vehicles to transport clients.

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