Role OverviewThe Resource Specialist will cultivate relationships across diverse communities to provide new opportunities for clients and community-based homeless populations regarding housing alternatives to shelter. The role involves conducting outreach, interviews, recruitment, and screening for housing alternatives to shelter, as well as gathering applicant information, reviewing and verifying documents, and performing screening interviews.
What You Will Do
The Resource Specialist will perform fieldwork, including interviews and meetings with primary tenants, landlords, building superintendents, and neighbors. They will also complete all other necessary screenings of applicants who have housing options or other resources available in the community.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above. They will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
- two years of experience in community work or community centered activities
- high school graduation or equivalent
- six years of experience in community work or community centered activities
- at least one year of experience as described in '1' above
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