Job Description

Permanent Housing Specialist helps individuals and families move directly from homelessness into housing by locating appropriate housing and providing flexible financial assistance, if needed.

First Light is looking to fill a case manager position in its Permanent Housing Program. Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:

Bachelor's degree in human service field of study

Sensitive to the needs of homeless and other underserved population

Have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and automobile insurance

Ability to use a computer, have good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Able to be flexible and appropriately handle stressful situations

Provides on call coverage as needed as part of the programmatic team rotation Attends internal and external meetings on behalf of the Agency, as needed; and

Principle Responsibilities, Accountabilities, & Duties

Assist clients in apartment searches, working with landlords, and other activities to ensure self-sufficiency and housing stability

Assist clients with developing goals related to identified needs, monitor progress, and adjust/modify goals as needed

Act as liaison with participant's landlords and maintain effective communication and work with both tenants and landlords to review lease agreements and housing inspections

Meet with participants in their homes, at least 2x monthly and more often as appropriate, to assess needs specifically related to sustaining housing

Assist tenants with complying with the terms of their lease agreements, address participant and landlord concerns in a timely manner and resolve conflicts and complaints, as needed

Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing, assist in providing rental assistance, supportive services including, basic and independent living skills, training, supervision, and referrals and support, as needed

Complete referrals and provide for appropriate services, including housing, health care, hygiene, life skills, mental health, addiction, employment, and education

Interested persons should send their resume to

sherry.bray@firstlightshelter.org

quita.pendleton@firstlightshelter.org

No phone calls please

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off
Work Location: In person