Housing Locator (san rafael)

Annual Salary: $64,947.72-$87,036.16 Status: Full Time, Regular Reports to: Program Manager Closing Date: October 9, 2025 TO APPLY For consideration for this excellent job opportunity, you MUST submit a completed Marin Housing application by the closing day of October 9, 2025. Applications are available at https://www.marinhousing.org/careers. ABOUT MARIN HOUSING AUTHORITY Marin Housing Authority’s purpose is to assist low and moderate income people to secure and maintain quality, affordable housing. The Marin Housing Authority (“MHA”) is a small, dynamic agency, well-respected in our field. The Housing Choice Voucher is currently rated a high performer per HUD guidelines and was just awarded the 2024 HCV Program of the Year for Northern California and Nevada. MHA serves thousands of people through a wide range of programs and services, including public housing for families, seniors and the disabled; housing choice vouchers (Section 8); supportive housing services for special needs populations; and financial and technical assistance for moderate-income first-time homebuyers and low-income homeowners. THE POSITION Under the supervision of a Program Manager, the Housing Locator will provide housing search assistance to participating families and individuals and provide continuing support to participants. The position requires good communication skills, ability to encourage and support clients, especially those with disabilities, work well with landlords, and maintain records and files. The Housing Locator works closely with Housing Choice Voucher Housing staff and will need to become very familiar with Housing Choice Voucher regulations and procedures in order to assist clients. REQUIREMENTS Please see attached job classification for a non-exhaustive list of duties. Examples of duties include, but not limited to: Ø Assists clients with hands-on housing searches including identifying appropriate listings, setting appointments with owners, and assists in filling out housing applications. Ø Responds to referrals from Coordinated Entry and Case Management staff, and works collaboratively with the team. Ø Advises and coaches clients on presentation skills, provides advocacy services with landlords and assists clients with submitting applications and supporting documentation and securing rental deposit monies. Ø Performs or arranges for Housing Quality Inspections (HQI’s) prior to move-in including lead paint testing, assist in negotiation of rents, calculation of subsidies and lease approval for participants master leases/direct lease contracts. Provides contract renewals and rental adjustments as needed. Ø Participates as a member of the service team by attending case conferencing meetings to reduce potential housing barriers. Ø Provides guidance to clients regarding poor credit and rental histories and makes referrals to community resources for financial planning and assistance. Ø Organizes workshops on such topics as life skills, budgeting, credit clean up, search techniques, and the rights and responsibilities of a tenant. Ø Fields communication with landlords expressing concerns or reporting issues and violations of tenants. Provides information to case managers where applicable and with clients to explain program obligations and support with resolution where feasible. Ø Keeps client records and maintains daily notes and files and produces monthly and/or annual reports. Ø Provides information to current and potential landlord community of Housing Choice Voucher programs. Ø Performs other related work as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to: · Carry out work in a creative and independent manner; · Interview client, assist participants in their housing search; · Read, understand and explain credit reports and housing applications; · Organize and lead workshops; · Establish effective working relationships with diverse and multicultural individuals and groups; · Work with program participants with various disabilities · Apply conflict resolution skills as needed; · Organize and prioritize work efficiently; · Speak and write clearly and concisely; · Maintain statistics and reports to track effectiveness of program; · Work with private landlords. Knowledge of: Ø Knowledge of Property Management and/or Marin rental market; Ø Principles and techniques of engaging with people experiencing homelessness and may have mental illness. Ø Good understanding of issues relating to independent living with support services for special needs populations; Ø Working knowledge of tenant/landlord laws. Ø Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment and software. Ø Working knowledge of the rental application process and leases. Ø Ability to effectively mediate issues between landlords and tenants. Ø Record keeping principles and practices including data entry, maintaining records and providing reports. Ø Microsoft Office programs. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of experience working in the professional property management field Experience working with very low income/homeless individuals is preferred. This position requires the employee to be able to travel efficiently to various sites. The employee must also have own transportation for use in carrying out job responsibilities, provide proof of a valid and current CA driver's license, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Background check is required. COMPENSATION / BENEFITS Annual salary range is $64,974.72-$87,036.16. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous monthly allowance for medical insurance; dental, vision and life insurance premiums are covered by the authority; CalPERS retirement 2% @ 62; a 457 deferred compensation plan; 12 paid sick days per year; 10 days paid annual leave per year for the first two years, and will progressively increase as years of service increase (up to 30 days per year); 45 paid floating holiday hours per year; and 13 paid holidays. Other benefits include: FSA accounts, 457(b) plan, tuition reimbursement policy. Finally, the Housing Authority has 9/80 schedule available to employees, which, upon supervisor approval, allows eligible employees to have every other Friday off. TO APPLY For consideration for this excellent job opportunity, you MUST submit a completed Marin Housing application by the closing day of October 9, 2025. Applications are available at https://www.marinhousing.org/careers. In addition to a Marin Housing application, candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, copies of relevant license(s) and/or certifications, and references. Please note that our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email, therefore, please include a valid email address on your application. Hearing impaired TDD, call 1-800-735-2929. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE All completed application documents will be reviewed. Based on the information provided in these documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of application screening, written test, practical exam, oral interview or any combination of these. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by Marin Housing would be required to show the specified documentation as proof of authorization to work in the United States before hiring would occur. Marin Housing Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and for religious reasons.