HOUSING SPECIALIST-FULL TIME

Employer: Community of Hope is a nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and supportive services to the low-income and homeless populations in the District of Columbia.

Job Description: The Housing Specialist is accountable directly to the Director of Housing. The position is responsible for coordinating and/or providing services to help families identify, obtain, and retain housing, as well as working with the Director of Housing to provide information, guidance, and coordination for program staff to strengthen housing placement and retention efforts. The Housing Specialist contributes critical knowledge and guidance to other program staff related to public and private housing resources in the community, as well as a working knowledge of housing discrimination laws and landlord/tenant housing rights and responsibilities.

Education: Bachelor (BA / BS etc.) required.

Additional Qualifications: Minimum of two years of experience working in housing / homelessness field, preferably experience working with homeless families. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, knowledge of local housing continuum and program requirements with some knowledge of fair housing and tenants’ rights preferred.

Salary: $40,000.00 annual

How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to . PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT LINE.