Housing Program Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Collects, monitors, and logs rent receipts for Transitional Housing programs

·       Performs unit inspections to ensure program compliance in the areas of safety and sanitation for Transitional Housing programs in accordance with TSA and OSHA safety standards

·       Assists with program applicant phone screenings

·       Enforces program policy and issues disciplinary actions when needed

·       Maintains and inputs Social Services data timely and accurately in the TSA database system

·       Assists in maintaining updated client case files

·       Ensures the confidentiality of all Program Participant information

·       Performs routine inspections of housing program properties

·       Communicates and meets regularly with Maintenance Dept. staff

·       Submits maintenance work orders in a timely manner, coordinating with Program Participants, and providing follow up

·       Coordinates completion of unit turnovers with the Maintenance Department and vendors.

·       Prepares all housing units for intake/move-in, including unit inventories

·       Maintains and organizes program inventory and online registry

·       Facilitates house meetings and helps establish a sense of community among Housing Participants.

·       Responsible for scheduling and organizing program workshops, assisting with childcare as needed 

·       Networks and collaborates with various community agencies and attends community Social Service agency meetings as needed

·       Works with program volunteers and interns under the oversight of the Housing Program Manager

·       Is available for TSA Housing Program emergencies one weekend per month, and on-call at other times for emergency situations related to Program Participant issues

·       Provides transportation to Program Participants in TSA vehicles as needed

·       Assists with holiday programs, Family Night, and Alumni activities

·       Reports regularly to the Housing Program Manager and Director

·       Performs other related duties as assigned by the Corps Officers

·       Other related duties as required  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·       Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent of education and experience (Preferred)

·       CA Driver’s License (Required)

·       Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Takes initiative and is a self-starter
• Maintains a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a strong “team player” attitude
• Confidently meets with and relates to the public
• Works positively with all staff members
• Works well with diverse as well as sometimes demanding and/or difficult clients
• Knowledgeable of Community Social Service agencies and services
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·       Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED: 

·       Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

Great working environment.