Youth Housing Specialist - 14610
Aspiranet, Redlands, CA, United States
Youth Housing Specialist
Location: On‑Site – Redlands, CA.
Schedule: Full‑Time | Non‑Exempt
Department: Transitional Age Youth
Reports to: Core Program Director
Pay Range: $19.00 – $21.00
The hourly range for this position is $18.00 – $20.00 for employees hired in Southern California. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the Southern California region. Candidates hired in other California locations may have different starting rates based on cost of living and market data variations.
Position Summary The Housing Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Transition Age Youth (TAY) by securing and maintaining safe, stable housing placements within the community. This position coordinates housing logistics, landlord relationships, financial tracking, and compliance requirements to ensure participants have safe and well‑maintained living environments as they work toward independence.
Make a Meaningful Impact As a Housing Specialist for Aspiranet, you will have the opportunity to work from a place of deep meaning and impact. You’ll be a part of a vibrant team with like‑minded professionals who are the bridge between foster care and independence for some of our community’s most vulnerable young adults.
Although your primary responsibility is to be a Leasing and Housing Specialist for up to thirty young adults, the work you’ll remember is showing young adults what it feels like to have their community rally around them. And in return, you’ll understand what it means to change the direction of another person’s life.
This flexible opportunity will allow you to do something you’re passionate about while gaining real‑world experience working in social services. This is the ideal position for someone looking for an enriching experience or to launch their career, a social services or property management professional who enjoys working with young adults, or someone working on their Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, secure, and maintain safe and appropriate housing options for program participants.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with landlords, property managers, and vendors.
Coordinate all move‑in and move‑out processes, including lease education, furnishing, utilities setup, and inspections.
Track unit vacancies and lease renewals to ensure timely occupancy.
Support rent payments, housing‑related financial tracking, stipends, and share‑of‑cost processes.
Educate participants on apartment care and shared living expectations.
Coordinate maintenance requests and unit readiness.
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA, licensing, and agency standards.
Stay current on tenant rights, ADA requirements, and relevant housing regulations.
Participate in supervision, meetings, and trainings.
Qualifications Education & Work Experience
Associate degree in Business Administration or related field OR two years of relevant professional office experience involving financial transactions, petty cash, fund disbursement, and data entry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel required).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Licenses & Certifications
Must meet Community Care Licensing employment requirements (fingerprint clearance, Child Abuse Index clearance, TB screening).
Valid California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
Work Environment & Schedule Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem‑solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.
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Schedule: Full‑Time | Non‑Exempt
Department: Transitional Age Youth
Reports to: Core Program Director
Pay Range: $19.00 – $21.00
The hourly range for this position is $18.00 – $20.00 for employees hired in Southern California. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the Southern California region. Candidates hired in other California locations may have different starting rates based on cost of living and market data variations.
Position Summary The Housing Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Transition Age Youth (TAY) by securing and maintaining safe, stable housing placements within the community. This position coordinates housing logistics, landlord relationships, financial tracking, and compliance requirements to ensure participants have safe and well‑maintained living environments as they work toward independence.
Make a Meaningful Impact As a Housing Specialist for Aspiranet, you will have the opportunity to work from a place of deep meaning and impact. You’ll be a part of a vibrant team with like‑minded professionals who are the bridge between foster care and independence for some of our community’s most vulnerable young adults.
Although your primary responsibility is to be a Leasing and Housing Specialist for up to thirty young adults, the work you’ll remember is showing young adults what it feels like to have their community rally around them. And in return, you’ll understand what it means to change the direction of another person’s life.
This flexible opportunity will allow you to do something you’re passionate about while gaining real‑world experience working in social services. This is the ideal position for someone looking for an enriching experience or to launch their career, a social services or property management professional who enjoys working with young adults, or someone working on their Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, secure, and maintain safe and appropriate housing options for program participants.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with landlords, property managers, and vendors.
Coordinate all move‑in and move‑out processes, including lease education, furnishing, utilities setup, and inspections.
Track unit vacancies and lease renewals to ensure timely occupancy.
Support rent payments, housing‑related financial tracking, stipends, and share‑of‑cost processes.
Educate participants on apartment care and shared living expectations.
Coordinate maintenance requests and unit readiness.
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA, licensing, and agency standards.
Stay current on tenant rights, ADA requirements, and relevant housing regulations.
Participate in supervision, meetings, and trainings.
Qualifications Education & Work Experience
Associate degree in Business Administration or related field OR two years of relevant professional office experience involving financial transactions, petty cash, fund disbursement, and data entry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel required).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Licenses & Certifications
Must meet Community Care Licensing employment requirements (fingerprint clearance, Child Abuse Index clearance, TB screening).
Valid California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
Work Environment & Schedule Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem‑solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.
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