Housing Counselor, Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership -
Baltimore, MD,
US
Housing Counselor
Date Posted: 2024-06-19
Job description
The Opportunity
The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP), which operates the Baltimore Housing Mobility Program, is a 501(c) (3) that assists over 4,000 qualified families in moving from areas of concentrated poverty and obtaining quality and affordable housing in communities with strong schools, low crime, and ample job opportunities in high opportunity areas within Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties.
BRHP seeks a Counselor who supports the organization s mission of providing quality housing counseling services to qualifying families moving to opportunity areas. BRHP is looking for a Counselor that can effectively manage competing priorities and assist a diverse client population with adjusting to new communities. Primary duties include: conducting home visits, connecting families with resources, conducting landlord/tenant mediations, and assisting families with the move process in accordance with the Program s administrative policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work for the Counseling position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.
Work with clients in an effective manner to ensure that services improve outcomes for families choosing to live in opportunity areas
Document, coordinate, and collaborate with external stakeholders to maximize benefits of the move to new neighborhoods within opportunity areas
Provide case management for requests to move including: assisting with workshops; managing voucher issuance; and conducting follow-up calls or emails for all move related inquiries
Assess move readiness based on counseling contact
Refer families to available units in opportunity areas and plan and conduct housing search tours for individuals and groups
Conduct independent housing searches to identify units for applicants and participants
Provide administrative support to participants that are new to the program or seeking to move
Communicate with property owners and participants to explain program requirements and encourage participation in the Baltimore Housing Mobility program
Prepare and update communications to landlords and participants
Assist families in the development of action plans with objectives, services to be provided, milestones for completion of key elements, and timetables
Make appropriate referrals for needed services to help remove barriers to a successful move
Conduct home visits in alignment with targeted schedule and follow-up as needed
Provide families with detailed information about connecting to local resources in opportunity areas
Conduct landlord/tenant mediations
Provide assistance with efforts of credit repair or rental history matters to assist families with tenant screening requirements
Assist families with needed transitions after their move, including help in locating schools, churches, childcare, and employment, social and medical services
Maintain required records of counseling services provided, and the referrals made for each family
Determine client compliance with program policy and regulations and suggest corrective follow-up as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
General Requirements
Honesty and integrity
Professional behavior and respect for colleagues, clients and external partners
Collaborative, supportive approach to work, open to learning new processes
Track record of reliable attendance and punctuality
Strong work ethic
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and manage change
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and excellent time management
Experience working with a diverse population
Business casual dress
Housing Counselor Required Knowledge & Skills
Ability to gain thorough knowledge of BRHP s policies and procedures
Ability to provide effective counseling services to a divers clientele
Ability to interpret and explain federal and agency policies, regulations and procedures
Knowledge of community groups and resources
Ability to compile and organize reports
Ability to act as a representative of Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership and effectively communicate verbally, individually, and in groups with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to effectively deliver presentations to a group
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional customer care skills
Careful attention to detail
Qualifications
Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field & 4 years of work experience in the related field
OR
Bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field & 2years of work experience in the related field
Valid Maryland driver s license, automobile insurance, and willingness to use a vehicle to travel required
Preferred Qualifications
Trained in Implicit Bias and Trauma Informed Care or related model
Knowledge of SharePoint
Knowledge of Efforts To Outcomes (ETO) Software
Knowledge of Yardi software
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume tailored to the Housing Counseling opportunity
For more information about the organization, visit www.brhp.org
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $56,000 (Firm)
**Please note: Though we are currently operating under a hybrid work model, an onsite/in-office presence is required! In addition, under the guidance of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on workplace COVID 19 vaccination policies and in accordance with BRHP s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards to protect the health of our employees, their families and our customers, BRHP requires employees to provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination when asked. Effective July 1, 2021, newly hired employees must provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination (including initial doses or booster) at hire. Only an approved reasonable accommodation will be accepted to be exempted from this requirement for newly hired employees. If proof of the COVID-19 vaccination is not provided at or before Onboarding, then a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours must be submitted on your first day in the office. **
The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP), which operates the Baltimore Housing Mobility Program, is a 501(c) (3) that assists over 4,000 qualified families in moving from areas of concentrated poverty and obtaining quality and affordable housing in communities with strong schools, low crime, and ample job opportunities in high opportunity areas within Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties.
BRHP seeks a Counselor who supports the organization s mission of providing quality housing counseling services to qualifying families moving to opportunity areas. BRHP is looking for a Counselor that can effectively manage competing priorities and assist a diverse client population with adjusting to new communities. Primary duties include: conducting home visits, connecting families with resources, conducting landlord/tenant mediations, and assisting families with the move process in accordance with the Program s administrative policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work for the Counseling position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.
Work with clients in an effective manner to ensure that services improve outcomes for families choosing to live in opportunity areas
Document, coordinate, and collaborate with external stakeholders to maximize benefits of the move to new neighborhoods within opportunity areas
Provide case management for requests to move including: assisting with workshops; managing voucher issuance; and conducting follow-up calls or emails for all move related inquiries
Assess move readiness based on counseling contact
Refer families to available units in opportunity areas and plan and conduct housing search tours for individuals and groups
Conduct independent housing searches to identify units for applicants and participants
Provide administrative support to participants that are new to the program or seeking to move
Communicate with property owners and participants to explain program requirements and encourage participation in the Baltimore Housing Mobility program
Prepare and update communications to landlords and participants
Assist families in the development of action plans with objectives, services to be provided, milestones for completion of key elements, and timetables
Make appropriate referrals for needed services to help remove barriers to a successful move
Conduct home visits in alignment with targeted schedule and follow-up as needed
Provide families with detailed information about connecting to local resources in opportunity areas
Conduct landlord/tenant mediations
Provide assistance with efforts of credit repair or rental history matters to assist families with tenant screening requirements
Assist families with needed transitions after their move, including help in locating schools, churches, childcare, and employment, social and medical services
Maintain required records of counseling services provided, and the referrals made for each family
Determine client compliance with program policy and regulations and suggest corrective follow-up as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
General Requirements
Honesty and integrity
Professional behavior and respect for colleagues, clients and external partners
Collaborative, supportive approach to work, open to learning new processes
Track record of reliable attendance and punctuality
Strong work ethic
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and manage change
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and excellent time management
Experience working with a diverse population
Business casual dress
Housing Counselor Required Knowledge & Skills
Ability to gain thorough knowledge of BRHP s policies and procedures
Ability to provide effective counseling services to a divers clientele
Ability to interpret and explain federal and agency policies, regulations and procedures
Knowledge of community groups and resources
Ability to compile and organize reports
Ability to act as a representative of Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership and effectively communicate verbally, individually, and in groups with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to effectively deliver presentations to a group
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional customer care skills
Careful attention to detail
Qualifications
Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field & 4 years of work experience in the related field
OR
Bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Sociology, Psychology, Social Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field & 2years of work experience in the related field
Valid Maryland driver s license, automobile insurance, and willingness to use a vehicle to travel required
Preferred Qualifications
Trained in Implicit Bias and Trauma Informed Care or related model
Knowledge of SharePoint
Knowledge of Efforts To Outcomes (ETO) Software
Knowledge of Yardi software
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume tailored to the Housing Counseling opportunity
For more information about the organization, visit www.brhp.org
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $56,000 (Firm)
**Please note: Though we are currently operating under a hybrid work model, an onsite/in-office presence is required! In addition, under the guidance of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on workplace COVID 19 vaccination policies and in accordance with BRHP s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards to protect the health of our employees, their families and our customers, BRHP requires employees to provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination when asked. Effective July 1, 2021, newly hired employees must provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination (including initial doses or booster) at hire. Only an approved reasonable accommodation will be accepted to be exempted from this requirement for newly hired employees. If proof of the COVID-19 vaccination is not provided at or before Onboarding, then a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours must be submitted on your first day in the office. **