Shelter House

Community Housing & Prevention Service - Housing Locator

Fairfax, Virginia, United States · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$52k-$56kDetected 79 days ago

HRCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Housing Locator is responsible for cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with landlords by Shelter House programs and services.
The Housing Locator facilitates communication between landlords and clients as needed and empowers clients by providing housing related training (ex: maintaining a household, tenant rights, negotiating leases, landlord communication, etc.).
The Housing Locator works collaboratively with the case management team to assist families in formulating and following a housing plan and a budget and identifying housing opportunities.

Conduct initial housing planning meetings and complete housing assessments within two weeks of program entry · Collaborate with case managers to support clients in developing and following individualized housing plans and budgets · Assist clients with housing searches, including reviewing housing logs and identifying appropriate units · Accompany clients to housing viewings and assist with rental applications · Facilitate communication between clients and landlords throughout the lease-up process · Support lease negotiations in collaboration with clients and case managers · Assist clients with accessing rental assistance and other housing resources
Team Building Events Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
Team Building Events Equal Employment Opportunity:

HMIS and other required systems Collaboration and Administrative Responsibilities:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401K contributions with a 4% employer match 13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off Two Semi-Annual

Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County.
Since the organization's inception, we have adapted and grown to meet community needs, all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members.
Today, Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 200 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence.
In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 4,000 individuals, half of which were children.
Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)

Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (over 40), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability unrelated to the individual's ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status.
Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job, and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.
Any job applicant or employee who would like or needs an accommodation may request an accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.

ment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (over 40), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, vet

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