Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
Housing Locator - Sacramento
Bay Area Community Services (BACS), Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
The
Housing Locator
in Sacramento is responsible for locating housing, providing support, and developing relationships with landlords and property managers to provide housing to clients. This position will provide direct services to participants including assessment, planning, intervention, and transition planning. BACS staff prides itself on doing whatever it takes to find permanent housing for homeless people, and the work happens both in the office and in the community. Schedule
LEAP Program: Monday - Friday Day Shift Landlord Outreach Program: Monday - Friday Day Shift THRIVE Outpatient Program: Monday - Friday Day Shift Housing Locator Responsibilities
Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with landlords and property managers, locate housing, and advocate and negotiate with landlords on behalf of participants. Provide tenant education and housing counseling. Track and report on participants’ progress, provide housing retention support. Transition participants from BACS financial supports to public support (if applicable); manage disputes, provide rehabilitative support, and resolve conflict. Implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, 24/7 model and strength-based, including: assessment, planning, intervention, support, and transition planning. Assess participants’ potential barriers and strengths in maintaining housing stability and self-sufficiency; work with participants and their families to obtain housing. Create and maintain presence as an expert in housing provision and management services for BACS internally and in the community. Maintain current portfolio of housing options for participants; responsible for oversight and procurement of permanent housing resources. Support landlord/property management and participant/tenant relationship, aid in rental agreements negotiations and lease adherence issues, conduct housing inspections, and work with property management to resolve inspection issues. Housing Locator Core Competencies
Assess strengths and needs in planning, provision, and documentation of individualized housing services. Possess influencing/negotiating skills and excellent oral and written communication. Possess problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills. Be resilient and demonstrate ability to embrace adversity; eager to promote continual learning. Nimble and flexible with ability to adjust rapidly to new situations. Have a partnering attitude; high integrity/honesty and promote accountability for self and others. Housing Locator Qualifications
High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health/social services (1 year of customer services may be substituted); degree preferred. One year of housing/real estate/property management experience preferred and may be substituted for one year of direct service experience. Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage; DMV printout required. Extensive local travel is required; vehicle reimbursement is provided. Care Coordinators transport clients in their personal vehicle. Benefits and Perks
Starting at $25.00 per hour with eligibility to receive an increase to $26.00 per hour after successfully completing BACS’ 90 day introductory period with satisfactory performance and achievement of all job related goals and requirements. Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children. 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off. +3% differential for tested ability in Sacramento County threshold languages (Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian). 403b with BACS matching contribution after one year of service. After 1 year of service – $3,000 per year for student loan debt payment, tuition or continuing education costs, up to $15,000 over 5 years. One month PAID sabbatical after 4 years – not charging PTO. Significant internal growth opportunities. Most direct service positions. BACS Overview
Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non‑profit, community‑based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under‑served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client‑centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals. How to Apply
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Housing Locator
in Sacramento is responsible for locating housing, providing support, and developing relationships with landlords and property managers to provide housing to clients. This position will provide direct services to participants including assessment, planning, intervention, and transition planning. BACS staff prides itself on doing whatever it takes to find permanent housing for homeless people, and the work happens both in the office and in the community. Schedule
LEAP Program: Monday - Friday Day Shift Landlord Outreach Program: Monday - Friday Day Shift THRIVE Outpatient Program: Monday - Friday Day Shift Housing Locator Responsibilities
Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with landlords and property managers, locate housing, and advocate and negotiate with landlords on behalf of participants. Provide tenant education and housing counseling. Track and report on participants’ progress, provide housing retention support. Transition participants from BACS financial supports to public support (if applicable); manage disputes, provide rehabilitative support, and resolve conflict. Implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, 24/7 model and strength-based, including: assessment, planning, intervention, support, and transition planning. Assess participants’ potential barriers and strengths in maintaining housing stability and self-sufficiency; work with participants and their families to obtain housing. Create and maintain presence as an expert in housing provision and management services for BACS internally and in the community. Maintain current portfolio of housing options for participants; responsible for oversight and procurement of permanent housing resources. Support landlord/property management and participant/tenant relationship, aid in rental agreements negotiations and lease adherence issues, conduct housing inspections, and work with property management to resolve inspection issues. Housing Locator Core Competencies
Assess strengths and needs in planning, provision, and documentation of individualized housing services. Possess influencing/negotiating skills and excellent oral and written communication. Possess problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills. Be resilient and demonstrate ability to embrace adversity; eager to promote continual learning. Nimble and flexible with ability to adjust rapidly to new situations. Have a partnering attitude; high integrity/honesty and promote accountability for self and others. Housing Locator Qualifications
High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health/social services (1 year of customer services may be substituted); degree preferred. One year of housing/real estate/property management experience preferred and may be substituted for one year of direct service experience. Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage; DMV printout required. Extensive local travel is required; vehicle reimbursement is provided. Care Coordinators transport clients in their personal vehicle. Benefits and Perks
Starting at $25.00 per hour with eligibility to receive an increase to $26.00 per hour after successfully completing BACS’ 90 day introductory period with satisfactory performance and achievement of all job related goals and requirements. Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children. 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off. +3% differential for tested ability in Sacramento County threshold languages (Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian). 403b with BACS matching contribution after one year of service. After 1 year of service – $3,000 per year for student loan debt payment, tuition or continuing education costs, up to $15,000 over 5 years. One month PAID sabbatical after 4 years – not charging PTO. Significant internal growth opportunities. Most direct service positions. BACS Overview
Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non‑profit, community‑based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under‑served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client‑centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals. How to Apply
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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