The Housing Locator is responsible for locating housing, providing support, and developing relationships with landlords and property managers in order to provide housing to clients. BACS’ staff prides itself on doing whatever it takes to find permanent housing for homeless people and the work happens both in the office, or out in the community. This role requires someone who values accountability, trust and innovation. BACS prides itself as non-hierarchical agency with all hands on deck. 

BACS has an opening for Housing locator in Pittsburg, CA who has familiarity with Contra Costa County (East West and Central Location). This program will work with the highest acuity participants, who need the most support. Our model is to work with families and natural supports, to help create lasting change. The position is community based and HUB location from Pittsburg supporting Delta, Opportunity Village and Don Brown. We move around to support all Contra Costa County partners. 

Responsibilities:

• Establish working relationship with landlords and property managers, locate housing, and advocate and negotiate with landlords on behalf of participants.
• Provide tenant education and housing counseling.
• Track and report on participant’s progress and provide housing retention support.
• Transition participants from BACS financial supports to public support (if applicable); manage disputes, provide rehabilitative support, and resolve conflict.
• Implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, 24/7 model and strength-based, including: assessment, planning, intervention, support, and transition planning.
• Create and maintain presence as an expert in housing provision and management services for BACS internally and in the community.
• Maintain current portfolio of housing options for participants; responsible for oversight and procurement of permanent housing resources.
• Support landlord/property management and participant/tenant relationship, aid in rental agreement negotiations and lease adherence issues, conduct housing inspections and work with property management to resolve inspection issues.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required and must have 4 years of paid work experience in mental health/social services (1 year of customer services may be substituted). Degree is preferred.
• One year experience placing people in market housing preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
• Travel throughout Alameda County is required.
• Weekend shifts required. 

Conpensation & Benefits: 

• Highly competitive compensation:. Starting wage is $27.00/hr then $30.00 after successfully completing BACS’ 90 day introductory period with satisfactory performance and achievement of all job related goals and requirements.. 
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
• 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off. 
• 403b with BACS matching contribution.
• After 1 years of service $3,000 per year student loan debt payment, tuition or CEUs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
• One month PAID sabbatical after 4 Years – not charging PTO.
• Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

    * Most direct service positions

ABOUT BACS

Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff.  We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.   

BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

How to apply:

Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.