Housing Resource Specialist

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Housing Resource Specialist help consumers find and maintain housing utilizing the Federal and State vouchers system. Assures that participants and landlords meet voucher guidelines. Assists participants in finding alternative housing, as needed.

Learn More About Wellpower:

The Recovery Center is located at:   4455 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80220

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

$28.96/hr

Language Differential: $1 - $2.50/hr

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges.  We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower’s benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://WellPower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete all paperwork required for HUD or other programs on a timely basis
• Act as liaison between tenant and landlord.
• Provide information on vacancies, helps to negotiate leases with landlords; fill vacancies in a timely manner.
• Assist in assuring housing qualities standards by completing annual/biennial/special inspections.
• Maintain communication with case management staff concerning participant status. Assess participants potential for living independently and coordinate/monitor support systems as needed.
• Respond to issues raised by participants, landlords and clinical staff relating to housing issues.
• If working with a Project-based voucher caseload-onsite at the project every week, (2 hrs for 49 and less project-based voucher holders, 3 hrs for 50 and over project-based voucher holders at site).
• Monitor housing needs.
• Maintain familiarity with contract law as it relates to apartment leasing. Help participants facilitate resolutions of landlord disputes and evictions.
• Maintains rental assistance caseload in accordance with WellPower standards and HUD/Division of Housing regulations, policies and procedures.
• Facilitate interaction between participants, clinicians and non-WellPower housing providers as required.
• Support the team by obtaining landlord resources, training, and client referrals.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Meet documentation and scanning expectations as defined by team management.
• Perform other duties as assigned including assisting performance of other departmental functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

HRS – Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human services, or other related degree required.

Experience

Experience with Housing Vouchers, low-income housing, or similar equivalent experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGRISTRATION: (may be obtained on the job)

• Registered and proficient in the HUD Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) web based computer system
• Certified to perform HUD Housing Quality Standards inspections
• Upon 1 years of experience using the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) Elite Super User computer system, employee base salary shall be increased by $1 per hour
• One year experience using the Colorado Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) performing intakes, exits, updates and reports
• One year experience administering the various WellPower rental assistance programs

Why Work at WellPower?
Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!

• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of meaningful work that transforms lives and strengthens the Denver community.
• Wellness-Focused Culture: Thrive in an organization that prioritizes your self-care and well-being.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly named a Top Workplace by The Denver Post for 11 consecutive years.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.
• Competitive Pay: Our $26.72/hour minimum wage ensures fair compensation for all employees.
• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Team Activities: Connect with colleagues through fun leagues like bowling, volleyball, dragon boat racing, and more!

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing  -  TB  screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment