Job Duties:
The Prevention Team of the Homeless Services division of the Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Department provides services to households that are at risk of homelessness. These included direct services such as housing advocacy, connection to mainstream resources, housing stabilization services, placement, and case management for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or imminently losing housing. In addition, the team provides housing location assistance to develop relationships with landlords and property managers and connect clients to available units.
The Tenancy Support Specialist plays an integral role in conducting assessments to determine the housing and service needs of households who are at risk of homelessness, then connecting them to landlords/property managers with available properties that match their housing needs. In addition, the TSS will link clients to appropriate community resources to address the household's ancillary needs and to increase and promote housing stability.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly and the recruitment will close to applicants once a candidate is selected.
Official City Job Description:
https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/virginia-beach-gov-docs/jobs/JobDescriptions/Housing-Specialist-I-00622.pdf?v=1645790959
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.007356.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities, such as finance, business or public administration, housing administration and social work.
Must have a current and valid drivers license for position in the Outreach and Engagement or Prevention and Diverson Team.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
Experience assessing clients/needs and determining eligibility for federal, state, local, and grant-funded housing programs. Experience connecting clients to community resources and available housing units.Experience working with vulnerable populations. Experience working in a high-pressure environment.
Special Instructions:
This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly and the recruitment will close to applicants once a candidate is selected.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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