Housing Specialist I Job at City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA

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Job Description

Requisition ID:
39536
Work Location:
Housing - Housing Resource Center, N Witchduck Road
Pay Range:
G.19, $41,089.20 - $63,688.26
Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range
Work Schedule:
M-F, 8am - 5pm
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
4/28/23
Application Deadline:

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:

  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to build positive rapport with households experiencing a housing crisis
  • Knowledge of lease agreements and the Landlord Tenant Act
  • Knowledge of current issues and best practices related to homelessness, housing opportunities, and programs for homeless individuals and families
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


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.

  • Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
  • Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.

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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