Are you good with helping those in poverty and do you have hope for those experiencing it? Caritas of Austin provides a service continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety net and links them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency. 

Their vision is a community where there is respect for all individuals. At Caritas of Austin, their hope for their clients, staff, volunteers and community is demonstrated through Commitment, Equity, Respect and Support. 

Caritas of Austin provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

As a Landlord Outreach Specialist, you will be required to support Best Single Source Plus (BSS Plus), a 13-agency collaboration of nonprofit partners established to stabilize the housing of low-income, highly vulnerable families and individuals, including those experiencing homelessness.

Your primary responsibility will be to identify and establish new housing opportunities for partner agencies’ clients and to maintain relationships with current landlords that house BSS Plus clients. The Landlord Outreach Specialist works closely with partner agencies in providing support with housing resources, property inspections, consultations for hard to house clients, and processing of background checks for housing through AmRent. 

This position adds/maintains ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Organization) housing to ECHO listings database and actively works with ECHO and other community groups on affordable housing issues for targeted population. 

$34,000 to $37,000 (depending on education and experience) 

1. Bachelor’s degree or four years direct experience in property management, housing locating and/or housing clients with significant housing barrier.

1. Knowledge and skills in identifying affordable permanent housing units.

2. Supervisory experience. 

1. Dependable vehicle required. 

2. Preferred: Non-profit experience (volunteer or paid) and understanding of social service programs. 

3. At least 2 years professional experience working in property management, housing locating or housing inspection. 

4. Skills: Ability to meet deadlines, exhibit critical thinking skills, communicate clearly and anticipate problems, strong customer service, organization skills, and attention to detail. 

5. Excellent communication skills both oral and written, ability to manage and organize multiple task (short and long term), ability to manage and prioritize time and responsibilities.

6. Excellent customer service skills. 

7. Computer Skills Computer literate – HMIS Service Point or other extensive experience with databases, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint (strong Excel skills). 

Method of Contact/Inquiry/Application Please send resume and cover letter by September 10 to BSS Plus Jobs.