Housing Counselor at Tenderloin Housing Clinic | San Francisco | Rezi

Housing Counselor at Tenderloin Housing Clinic

Housing Counselor

Tenderloin Housing Clinic · San Francisco

3 weeks ago

Housing Counselor

Tenderloin Housing Clinic · San Francisco

23 days ago
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Responsibilities

  • Safeguard agency and tenant/client monies and be accountable for check security policies.
  • Receive and record rental payments, disburse checks and rent receipts, and prepare Payment Plans and Housing Retention Plans.
  • Verify eligibility for programs based on tenant/client circumstances and history, and enroll them in appropriate programs.
  • Process new tenant/client intakes and withdrawals efficiently and supportively.
  • Collaborate with inter-departmental staff to ensure effective tenant services and increase housing retention.
  • Communicate effectively with the Human Services Agency regarding client referrals and benefits.
  • Conduct Check Day and Quick Check processes efficiently and supportively.
  • Work with non-THC staff/case managers and community agencies to ensure coordinated client care.
  • Advocate for tenants/clients with outside agencies and landlords regarding rental issues.
  • Provide warm referrals to other programs for financial assistance, counseling, or other services.
  • Schedule and attend rent roll meetings to verify tenant/client information and rent balances.
  • Ensure client housing situation and rent payment information is updated in THC’s shared database and supporting documents are filed.
  • Provide tailored information and assistance to potential THC tenants/clients.
  • Mediate landlord-tenant disputes to increase clients’/tenants’ housing stability.
  • Respond to all phone messages, tenant/client requests, staff requests, and emails in a timely manner.
  • Maintain confidentiality of tenant/client records and concerns.
  • Attend all scheduled meetings and participate as requested.

Requirements

  • High School degree or equivalent required; BA/BS degree strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with diverse, low-income, homeless and/or formerly homeless population strongly preferred.
  • Ability to refer clients to appropriate resources.
  • Understanding of rent pro-ration.
  • Basic understanding of the eviction process.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations with minimal mistakes.
  • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to complete paperwork accurately and write business correspondence.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working within databases, and excellent data entry skills.
  • Experience working with clients with mental health and substance abuse issues.
  • Experience with de-escalation skills strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of a Harm Reduction model.
  • Ability to read, understand, and apply language from manuals, policies, technical procedures, and instructions.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Read, communicate orally, and write in English.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
  • Must pass all post-contingency offer background checks, reference checks, and TB screening clearances.
  • Experience working in non-profit or public sector strongly preferred.
  • Bilingual abilities preferred.
  • Knowledge of San Francisco resources preferred.
  • Demonstrates professional behavior consistent with THC’s Mission, Core Values, and Customer Service Philosophy.
  • Adapts well to change, and remains professional, respectful, and composed at all times.
  • Must be honest, dependable, and accountable.
  • Establishes and maintains effective and appropriate relationships and boundaries, and communicates with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and external parties in a manner that fosters respect and trust.
  • Exercises good judgment in using and/or keeping information regarding clients and co-workers, and adheres to THC’s confidentiality policy.
  • Works well independently, collaboratively, and as a team member.
  • Follows instructions completely and asks for help and/or guidance from supervisors when needed.
  • Good time management skills and is punctual to work, THC meetings, and events.
  • Refrains from actions that may result in conflict or may be determined as aggressive, threatening, or violent.
  • Takes pride in work and performs all assigned duties diligently, efficiently, and effectively.
  • Employee frequently and alternatingly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, hold, grasp, and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
  • Employee frequently is required to climb stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; push; and pull.
  • Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Requires the frequent use of computer office software and databases, and a multiple-line telephone.
  • Travel throughout San Francisco occasionally is required.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data entry
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • De-escalation
  • Basic math calculations
  • Writing business correspondence
  • Database management
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

Location

  • San Francisco

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 1 year experience

Education Level

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • BA/BS degree preferred

About the Company

  • THC's goal is to increase housing retention.
  • THC's Mission, Core Values, and Customer Service Philosophy.
  • Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with conviction and arrest records.