Job description
Housing Locator
The contractor performs the services set forth below under the general direction and supervision of the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services, Community Services Division which provides prevention and intervention services to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis. The contractor shall serve as a Housing Locator and is responsible for locating housing for County residents who are homeless or in imminent danger of losing their housing. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Develop partnerships with existing landlords, rental property real estate agents, and other housing assets;
Identify and maintain a housing inventory of affordable rental opportunities, including hard to serve populations;
Complete housing applications and other documentation needed to match customers with appropriate housing;
Develop trainings and workshops including tenant rights and responsibilities, fair housing, conflict resolution, budgeting and principles of good tenancy;
Serve as advocate/mediator when appropriate (i.e.; tenant landlord disputes);
Identify grant opportunities to support housing needs;
Maintain housing records in accordance with federal, state, county and departmental standards;
Enter data in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) in a timely and accurate manner and ensure data remains current;
Provide timely data for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports as needed;
Adhere to agency standards of excellent customer service; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
Evening / Weekend hours occassionally necessary

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work or human services. May substitute additional years of experience on a 1-1 basis.
2 years experience in a housing or real estate environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of computer applications.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.
Ability to work independently.

Preferred Additional Education and Experience Qualifications:
A master’s degree in the field of housing and community development, finance, social work or human services.
A real estate license.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).

How to apply
Please email Resume to: trisha.gentle@maryland.gov or via fax to: Attn: T. Gentle/ CSD 301-909-6331