Housing Stabilization Specialist

DESCRIPTION: Housing Stabilization Specialists provide housing services that may include, assisting individuals who have disabilities or seniors with locating and maintaining adequate and affordable housing. You will be responsible for: • Identifying barriers that have kept clients from finding and sustaining housing. • Create a person-centered plan to outline target areas to relocate clients. • Provide the needed advocacy for clients to sustain independent housing throughout their lease term. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: • Applicants must be able to pass a Department of Human Services background check. • Applicants must be orientated in a person-centered approach. • Applicants must be able to organize and work independently. • Applicants must have strong written and oral communication skills and must be able to document an objective and effective manner. • Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. • Applicants must have a working vehicle with valid auto insurance. • Applicants must be able to lift 40 lbs or more.. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's/Associates Degree or equivalent experience in human services or a related field; one year of working with persons with disabilities or seniors (preferred) • Reliable vehicle/valid driver's license and ability to transport clients (required) • Good knowledge of the Twin Cities Area (required) • Knowledge of benefit/assistance programs in Minnesota (preferred) • Housing Stabilization Specialist/Housing Access Coordinator Experience (highly preferred) • Experience working with vulnerable adults (preferred) • Housing or Human Services experience (preferred) • Ability to quickly learn new software systems Job Type: Full-time and Part-Time Available (Monday-Friday) Flexible schedule Apply Job!