Location: Pensacola,FL, USA
Insight Global is looking for a qualified Housing Specialist to join the team of a client who is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and services to veterans in need. Their mission is to empower veterans to lead fulfilling lives by offering assistance with housing, healthcare, employment, and other essential services. The Housing Specialist will serve as the main POC for all Priority Veteran outreach activities, housing search, and landlord recruitment. Responsibilities: * Effectively communicate the Priority Veteran program to landlords, prospective clients, and communities in multiple counties across Florida * Develop a monthly outreach plan and ensure a timely implementation of the plan and documentation of all outreach activities * Build a network of landlords available to rent affordable units to veterans by developing strong working relationships with property managers, realty companies and private owners * Assist case management team(s) locate safe, affordable housing for their clients * Conduct telephone eligibility screenings and intakes out in the community, including at local shelters and feeding sites * Maintain a database of available rental units including Rent Reasonableness and landlord W9 forms * Host landlord appreciation/recruitment events * Recruit prospective veteran clients through outreach to all sectors of the community to include faith-based, community--based, healthcare, and local governments * Represent Priority Veteran at community groups and homeless coalitions including but not limited to the homeless Continuums of Care * Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the PV and SSVF program guidelines and veteran homelessness * Other duties as assignedWorking Conditions: * Services are provided in office, in the community, and in client homes * Occasional afterhours/weekend work * Travel required Pay: $19.25 - $21.15/hr Conversion Salary: $40,000 - $44,000/yrWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal. com. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: .
* Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and/or experience in real estate/property management preferred * Military experience preferred* Familiarity with housing programs, including HUD, VA, and other voucher and/or affordable housing * Able to establish rapport with landlords, community partners, and clients who are homeless or facing homelessness * Able to build strong working relationships with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders * Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout service area * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation and outreach abilities * Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite and Client Management System