Housing Specialist with 800 Hiring Bonus

$800 hiring bonus - $400 at the beginning and $400 at 6 months.

As a Housing Specialist you will assist families experiencing homelessness in obtaining and maintaining housing in the Central Minnesota area from the search through the lease end and work as a team to assist families to transition to permanent housing options.

As a Housing Specialist, you will:

• Provide tenant education as needed including rights and responsibilities of being a successful renter as well as working with families in achieving immediate and long-term housing goals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with rental property owners
• Continually recruit additional property owners/landlords who are willing to rent to families served in LSS's supportive housing programs
• Assist with rental assistance programs and maintain accurate and timely records related to subsidy administration

Housing Specialist Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience
• Demonstrates the ability to work with a culturally diverse population and of cultural competency
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle and current insurance to meet and transport families to apartment viewings/lease signings and meet with property owners
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and able to multi-task to accomplish the day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with participants, providers, family members, co-workers, supervisor
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while functioning as part of a larger team to promote a positive, supportive, and collaborative atmosphere
• Travel includes travel within the community including but not limited to property inspection, housing appointments/showings, and visits with rental property owners and program participants
• Ability to pass various background checks including Sexual Contact, Bureau of Criminal Affairs, Motor Vehicle
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn additional computer skills/programs as necessary

Additional Housing Specialist Qualifications:

• Housing Quality Standards (HQS) licensure desired
• Previous experience working with low-income and homeless families desired
• 2 years' experience working closely with rental property owners desired.
• Knowledge about affordable rental subsidy compliance, housing inspections, code violations, tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities and marketing of real estate is preferred.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.