Recertification Specialist - Sec 8 Housing

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Leasing Consultant - Section 8 Housing Specialist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the community. In this role, you will serve as a vital link between prospective tenants, property management, and housing assistance programs, ensuring smooth leasing processes for individuals and families seeking affordable housing options. Your expertise will help empower underserved communities, support high-risk populations, and promote fair housing practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine social services with property management to create positive change every day.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective tenants through the application process for Section 8 and other housing assistance programs, providing clear explanations of eligibility criteria and program requirements.
• Conduct thorough tenant screenings, including background checks, income verification, and assessment of individual needs related to mental health or addiction challenges.
• Facilitate negotiations between tenants and landlords to secure lease agreements that comply with Fair Housing regulations, HUD guidelines, LIHTC policies, and local landlord-tenant laws.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management support for clients experiencing homelessness or high-risk situations, utilizing motivational interviewing and crisis management techniques.
• Maintain detailed records of client interactions, leasing activities, and compliance documentation using property management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaborate with social services agencies, mental health providers, addiction counselors, and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive support for clients.
• Educate clients on their rights under Fair Housing laws and assist them in overcoming barriers related to cultural diversity or underserved backgrounds.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with individuals from underserved communities, including those experiencing homelessness or mental health conditions.
• Strong knowledge of landlord-tenant law, Fair Housing regulations, HUD policies, LIHTC programs, and housing assistance initiatives such as Section 8.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to build trust through motivational interviewing and empathetic listening.
• Skilled in negotiation, crisis intervention, crisis management, and working effectively with high-risk populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and property management tools for recordkeeping and reporting purposes.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse communities while demonstrating sensitivity to different backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience in social work or social services environments is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in case management documentation and compliance tracking.
  
  

Join us in making a difference by helping individuals access safe, affordable housing while supporting their journey toward stability! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer considering all qualified applicants in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. We partially sponsor health insurance as required by the Affordable Care Act; provide Sick Pay as required by state or local law; and offer a daily transportation subsidy in certain situations.