Housing and Leasing Specialist

HOMELESS ALLIANCE•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•$38,000 - $42,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Housing and Leasing Director in securing available units, building relationships with landlords and maintaining paperwork in compliance with HUD guidelines. This position may do home inspections and travel locally around Oklahoma City.

Requirements

Dedicated to end homelessness in Oklahoma City with a sense of urgency.
Strong advocacy skills.
Strong writing, reading, listening and speaking communications skills.
Able to set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients, landlords, etc.
Possess well-developed, decision making skills, attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to excel in a diverse, collaborative team environment.
Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential client information and situations.
Able to multi-task and remain calm in demanding and unpredictable situations.
Possess ability to understand various Homeless Alliance operations and procedures.
Able to maintain a professional, customer service-oriented attitude at all times.
Ability to meet face-to-face with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds and disabilities, including physical, mental, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, etc.; able to develop rapport, provide information, and refer with sensitivity to cultural issues.
Ability to work and communicate with staff, clients, donors, vendors, community agencies, etc. to meet their needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner, yet appropriate assertive as situation may demand.
Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.
High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years related work experience in leasing, or related field
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license & Proof of Insurance
Computer literate; experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Outlook, Internet.