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SUMMARY:This position is responsible for working with clients and families program to help them find and obtain stable housing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with families and individuals experiencing homelessness to help them establish housing goals and obtain independent housing.
• Provides clients with appropriate housing opportunities.
• Assists clients with navigating the administrative bureaucracy surrounding housing, such as obtaining necessary paperwork and completing required applications and forms.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with landlords and property management companies to facilitate better identification of available housing opportunities.
• Ensures required case management documentation and forms are completed.
• Creates case notes, track, and monitor clients progress to provide support and ensure their housing goals are met.
• Works with property owners and representatives to obtain required documents in support of financial assistance requests.
• Views, inspects, and evaluates potential housing locations to ensure they are well-maintained and appropriate for client habitation.
• Travels as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.