Housing Locator (Bucks County)

Other

Maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work scheduled overtime, or be available for unplanned overtime as necessary, to meet program needs. This is a client-facing position that does not include remote or hybrid work schedule options. This job requires a full-time, on-site presence due to the nature of the role and responsibilities. This position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out the job responsibilities including attending offsite meetings, providing services in the community, and providing service oversight and supervision. Therefore, the Housing Locator will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency owned vehicle to meet these expectations. This person will be expected to drive safely at all times and meet eligibility criteria in the agency Motor Vehicle Policy.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or business or in a related field required. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience

• Two years of relevant experience in real estate, affordable housing, or business experience strongly preferred. Experience working with adults with mental illness preferred.
• Knowledge,
• Skills, and
• Abilities: Ability to communicate well; strong interpersonal skills required. Ability to direct and prioritize own work and be flexible; ability to work as part of a team. Knowledge of homelessness and the housing system and the ability to enhance understanding to maximize the level of service delivery. Knowledge of the mental health system. Skills in person centered screening and assessment; skills in conflict and crisis resolution. Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.
• Driving
• Requirements: A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit. No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period.) Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers. Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
• Essential
• Working
• Conditions/Physical
• Demands: Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individuals. Stand, sit or run by self, or provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or provide direct care and/or support. Work in a standard office environment and utilize desktop computer equipment daily. Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.) Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.

Pay

• $21/hourly starting rate, based on qualifications and relevant experience of each candidate.
• Our full-time comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k match. Tuition reimbursement; College tuition discounts. 20 Days PTO (vacation, sick days), 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays; Catastrophic Sick Leave. Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites. Company Paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire. Credit Union perks, retail discounts. Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #HL5