Housing Specialist
Company: Abode
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Abode , one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to
end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Housing Specialist
for our programs in Alameda County! About The Role : The Housing
Specialist is responsible for locating housing units, working
closely with landlords, collaborating with service providers, and
providing general housing support to ensure that homeless
individuals and/or families can secure and maintain housing. The
People and Culture : You will be surrounded by some of the most
talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people
you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes
employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees
as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make
better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce
reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive
to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. Our Benefits
& Perks: $28.85 - $31.74 per hour 100% paid health, vision, and
dental options 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year Voluntary
benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and
more 3% retirement match/contribution Professional Development
Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All
Staff Events Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive
leadership. We support you in supporting others How You Make An
Impact: Provide housing placement and assistance for participants,
focusing on the household’s needs and goals. Housing search and
placement of appropriate units for potential participants.â?¯
Network with landlords, renter’s associations, property management
businesses and county wide permanent housing providers. Assist with
the approval of all leases and help execute Housing Assistance
Payment contracts with landlords. Prepare and ensure the accurate
distribution ofâ?¯subsidy payments to landlords as needed. Provide
move-in support for program teams, including perform or arrange for
Housing Quality Inspections (HQI’s) prior to move-in,â?¯negotiate
lease start date, review /approval of lease terms, coordinate
housewarming furniture move, get documentation from landlord for
check request, prepare move in documentation, upload housing
documentation to Welcome Mat housing database. Provide notices of
contract renewals and rental adjustments.â?¯ Participate as a
member of the service team by attending case conference meetings,
assisting service staff in evaluation of participant’s housing
readiness, reducing housing barriers and status of unit
availability. Maintain contact with participants, monitor progress,
report, and refer to team members as necessary after housing is
secured. Provide aid and expertise to landlords or service staff
for conflict resolution and problem solving. Ensure that all
regulatory agreements, contracts, and fair housing laws are met as
they relate to housing. Attending staff meetings and other agency
functions as needed. Other duties as assigned. How You Meet
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. 1
year of experience working in the housing field, social services,
or sales/customer service experience and knowledge of the local
housing markets and geography. Use of personal vehicle and proof of
valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along
with a clean DMV record, is required. Flexible schedule to work
evening and weekend hours when required. Notice : This description
is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract,
commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the
right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as
dictated by business necessity at any time with or without
notice.�� Notice : Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
Keywords: Abode, Castro Valley , Housing Specialist, Social Services , San Leandro, California
