Community Housing Specialist develops relationships with property owners, rental agents and other housing providers throughout Miami-Dade County for acquiring available housing for Chapman Partnership’s residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a workable knowledge of available units within the county.
• Create an inventory of housing units available for rent and accessible to residents with varying backgrounds.
• Internally advertise housing opportunities for  residents and Program Services staff in order to accomplish successful housing placements.
• Revise, Review and improve delivery of service to our clients.
• Performs other assignments or tasks as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in English and Spanish 
• G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a case manager in a social services agency or equivalent, or, a minimum of one (1) year practical experience working with permanent housing providers and experience with the housing and rental market in Dade County.
• Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Certification preferred.
• Valid driver license (State of Florida), adequate level of car insurance as required by law and clean driving record