Apply for Housing Specialist I/II/III - Coordinated Assessment and Entry

Job Summary

$48,856 - $87,242/ year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits; this is a limited-term position.

James City County Social Services seeks and individual to perform responsible work in determining eligibility and housing counseling for several federal, state and locally funded housing assistance programs, which may include but not limited to, the Virginia Homeless Solutions Grant Programs and the Virginia Homeless Reduction Housing Trust Fund Grant Programs.

There are three levels of Housing Specialist distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualification of the employee:
Housing Specialist I: $48,856 - $75,955
Housing Specialist II: $52,254 - $81,393
Housing Specialist III: $55,910 - $87,242

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Housing Unit’s primary access and assessment point for homeless assistance needs: provides outreach to and Conducts initial assessments of literally homeless citizens residing in places not meant for human habitation; provides information on emergency shelter and rapid rehousing options; assists with applications for assistance; provides ongoing housing counseling and stabilization services; mediates between landlords and tenants; reviews leases and identifies housing rental resources including deposit, rent and utility assistance.
• Provides ongoing housing-focused stabilization and case management services for the Emergency Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Programs: works closely with local homeless shelter providers to rehouse literally homeless citizens; completes strength-based housing barrier assessments and develops corresponding individualized housing and service plans; assists project participants in overcoming immediate barriers to obtaining housing; monitors and evaluates project participant progress.
• Participates in Coordinated Entry (SCAAN) meetings: facilitates access to mainstream services; ensures coordinated efforts are in place to provide wrap-around services to promote housing stability; maintains on-going communication within the local housing provider cohort to ensure all client needs are being met; provides application assistance; determines qualifications; monitors and reports all access, assessment and resulting outcomes in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Builds relationships with local housing and resource providers and landlords: serves as the public representative of the County’s Emergency Shelter and Rapid Rehousing programs, including interacting with local housing and resource providers, landlords, and property managers; coordinates with and makes referrals to other providers.
• Serves as the County’s Point of Contact (POC) responsible for receiving and responding to reports of homeless citizens living in places not meant for human habitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and experience working with literally homeless populations including those experiencing physical and mental disabilities and substance abuse.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with housing focused case management, housing counseling and strength-based housing barrier assessments and corresponding individualized housing and service plans.
• Skill in making mathematical computations and effectively utilizing a variety of automated data management, reporting, and analysis programs.
• Ability to work independently to assist customers, work with outside agencies, other jurisdictions, and state and federal officials and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, officials, and the general public
• Must be able to work with confidential information, gather facts and records and report them accurately and express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Must possess or obtain within 30 days of hire a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.

Post Offer Requirements
• Credential check
• Driving record check
• Drug Screening
• National criminal/sex offender record check
• CPS Central Registry check

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email [email protected].