Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Professional experience in the human services or related field
and demonstrated experience in rental housing programs for low income, special needs individuals and families.
Minimum of three years of experience working in the housing field with strong knowledge of the Alameda County housing market and geography.
Must possess 1 year of field experience working with people with serious mental illness, individuals with a dual diagnosis and/or the homeless population.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
Ability to build supportive and respectful working relationships with staff and clients alike.
Possess an understanding of and practice cultural sensitivity through open dialogue and self-exploration with diverse groups, while providing direct services.
Ability to effectively intervene in crisis situations, with de-escalation techniques.
Proven ability to work independently and as a team, being an effective and collaborative leader.
Skilled at communicating with a team responsible for their own work but sharing the responsibility of the overall success of the program.
Navigating through new roles with the intent of seeing them through to success.
Valid California Driver’s License and access to personal automobile.
Ability to work with immigrant communities a plus.