Access Services·Warminster, Pennsylvania
The Housing Locator builds relationships with landlords and realtors to identify and secure affordable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. They coordinate lease paperwork, facilitate move-ins, and collaborate with stability specialists to ensure successful housing transitions.
At Access Services, we know great work starts with real support.
From nearly 6 weeks off in your first year to high quality, affordable health coverage and opportunities to grow, we’ve built a benefits package that shows we care for our people.
Do you want to be an innovator who takes proactive steps to bring changes to affordable housing?
Access Services is looking for a Housing Locator to help individuals experiencing homelessness across Bucks County, PA secure safe, affordable housing.
This role requires daily travel throughout Bucks County, with an office base in Warminster, PA and requires a fully on site/in community presence.
The Housing Locator will build relationships with landlords, find available units, and support individuals as they transition into stable housing.
As the Housing Locator establishes and maintains landlord relationships, they will also negotiate and facilitate lease expectations and move-in requirements.
This person will be comfortable engaging with strangers, working with mental health providers and housing providers.
As a mission driven leader, they will help ensure that the philosophy of care of Access Services is carried out and that the service provided meets individual and family needs.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Hours may adjust to 8am-4pm if required.
Ability to flex time schedule for housing showings or other events is expected.
Rotating on call responsibilities.
Essential Responsibilities of the Housing Locator: Build and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, and realtors to expand affordable housing options.
Identify available housing units and match them with individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Coordinate lease paperwork, move‑in requirements, and housing transitions.
Partner with Housing Stability Specialists to ensure housing leads, warm handoffs and ongoing communication regarding individual's needs.
Stay informed on HUD requirements and ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
Support individuals at housing showings, when transitioning from hospital discharges to landing pads, or for new move–ins.
Serve as point‑of‑contact for landlord concerns and collaborate with housing staff to resolve issues.
Complete housing readiness assessments, intakes, case notes, and documentation in the electronic health record.
Attend county, committee, consumer, and team meetings as needed.
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. The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks and a driving history record.
Bachelor’s degree in social work or business or in a related field required. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, business, or a related field, though relevant experience may be considered. Candidates must have a valid US driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and preferably two years of experience in real estate or affordable housing.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
