Housing Specialist - Family Care Home Program

$37,440 - $47,840/Yr

Talbert House - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cincinnati, OH

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Housing Specialist for the Family Care Home Program at Talbert House is responsible for assisting tenants with their housing needs to promote self-sufficiency. This role involves maintaining regular contact with tenants, conducting housing searches, educating tenants about their rights, and ensuring compliance with Fair Housing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with tenants to monitor housing needs and barriers.
• Complete housing search with potential tenants to quickly and efficiently obtain housing in the community.
• Assist with lease signings.
• Educate and advocate for tenants regarding Fair Housing Laws and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities.
• Document timely and accurately all activities as defined by funder and credentialing entity.
• Complete initial and periodic inspections of housing units.
• Input data into all applicable electronic systems.
• Operate personal computer to input and retrieve data and produce reports and correspondence.
• Perform problem solving and conflict management as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Behavioral Science or related field, or equivalent work experience as allowed/required by regulatory bodies.
• Ability to learn case management principles, healthcare management, and reimbursement requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to and interact with a wide variety of people.
• Intermediate level problem solving skills and ability to multi-task while prioritizing.
• Ability to utilize technology including electronic service documentation system.

Nice-to-haves

• CDCA or other specialty certification.