SSVF Landlord Liaison

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the SSVF Program Director, the Landlord Liaison is responsible for increasing access to both private and public rental markets for those moving from homelessness to permanent housing. The Landlord Liaison will build relationships with landlords and create incentives for Landlords to relax screening criteria for people experiencing homelessness who have barriers to accessing permanent housing. Incentives include a rapid response to concerns, tenant case-management, rental deposits and short-term rental assistance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Requires knowledge and belief in “Housing First” philosophy and strategies. 2. Establish relationships with landlords to assist in locating appropriate housing, especially those who have multiple barriers to obtaining permanent housing. 3. Maintain landlord relationships and assist to keep database on properties and landlord contacts current. 4. Become active in the landlord community to identify housing for homeless people with barriers and disabilities. 5. Develop outreach materials and agreements with landlords that will provide rental units to help homeless clients access and maintain permanent housing; this may include assistance negotiating master lease arrangements. 6. Act as a liaison and mediator for housing issues that may arise. 7. Perform unit move-in and move-out inspections as needed. 8. Meet with clients who have significant housing barriers to assist with applications, housing search, or other support services. 9. Maintain statistics and provide narrative reports monthly. 10. Assist Case Managers with coordination of residential support services to ensure clients maintain permanent housing. 11. Conduct tenant and landlord education trainings. 12. Participate in regular team meetings. 13. Attend at least 40 hours of job-related training annually; participate in quarterly staff meetings; aids in developing program goals; gives input regarding planning/operation of the program; participates as needed in agency and program research, evaluation, and developmental activities. 14. Other duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s degree recommended but can be waived in lieu of experience at the diss of Director of Veteran Services. 2. Three to five years’ experience working with indigent and/or at-risk populations. Page 2 of 2 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 4. Excellent computer skills including basic office programs and the ability to learn and utilize appropriate database programs. 5. Excellent computer skills including basic office programs and the ability to learn and utilize appropriate database programs. 6. Ability to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. 7. Ability to relate effectively and without judgement to diverse individuals. 8. Experience working with landlords and placing homeless households with barriers into permanent housing. 9. Knowledge of housing resources in South Carolina. 10. Knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Laws and Fair Housing Regulations. 11. Must be able to travel independently between multiple work sites within a day.

Licenses, Training and Certification: • Valid SC Driver’s License • Proof of Auto Liability Insurance if required • Proof of education and credentials will be required for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule