Housing Specialist
Company: Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Location: Compton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life
Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services
organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening
families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of
social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start
programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans? services,
homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and
alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org . PAY RATE:
$23.53 - $24.77 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive
medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND
PURPOSE The Housing Specialist I is responsible for identifying
suitable housing options for program participants and their
families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and
healthy independent living. Part of services team for the program,
the Housing Specialist participates in all stages of client
service: assessment, services planning, engagement and delivery.
Assists program case management, outreach and community engagement
as directed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies and locates
housing options suitable for homeless participants, including
referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate. Creates and maintains a
housing database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with
landlords and familiarize them with the program and the unique
needs of participants Conducts habitability and lead-based paint
inspections of housing options as needed Works directly (One on
One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program Develops
support systems to meet individual client's housing needs;
coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental
negotiations, and service referrals as needed Facilitates the use
of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the
event of problems leading to potential eviction As a member of the
program case management team, provides information referrals,
crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing
placement for participants Assists case managers in conducting the
comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional,
environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and
health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual
Service Plan Coordinates follow-up services with case management
team Additional duties as assigned ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Services for
this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position
requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active
employment. Identifies and locates housing options suitable for
homeless program participants. Creates and maintains a housing
database linking tenants to apartments Communicates with landlords
and familiarize them with the program Works one-on-one with
landlords to help clients, and represent program Develops Support
system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving
landlords and services available in the community. Coordinates
efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management
initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current
with client needs Participates in Community engagement and outreach
efforts Other duties as required and may be subject to change
MANDATED REPORTER As service providers to the underprivileged and
vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated
Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse
to proper authorities. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to
pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal
history, personal references, employment and education
verifications Current TB screening and Immunization Records Copy of
Current Professional License (if applicable) Current BLS
Certification Completion of all required trainings Ability to
perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and
conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially
aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our
programs which may include clients with homelessness,
mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from
incarceration and other challenges. EDUCATION: Bachelor?s Degree in
Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of
education and work experience (four years) EXPERIENCE: One year of
experience working with veterans, people in recovery and or
homelessness individuals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual
(Spanish) HMIS (homeless database) Volunteers of America is an
Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law. This employer participates in
E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the
federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that
you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm
that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give
you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA)
so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take
any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Keywords: Volunteers of America Los Angeles, Santa Ana , Housing Specialist, Social Services , Compton, California
