Housing Specialist – Western NC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Administer state- and federally funded housing programs and services.

• Oversee housing initiatives, activities, programs, and funding as designated.

• Maintain waitlists for specified housing and residential programs.

• Assess member eligibility based on housing program criteria and regulations.

• Process housing assistance requests and grant applications.

• Keep accurate housing budget records and required reports.

• Manage Vaya’s Transitions to Community Living Voucher Program.

• Calculate subsidies and payments, negotiate Housing Assistance Payment agreements, complete income recertifications, and conduct inspections.

• Collect and input data into NCHFA’s CLIVe system and Vaya’s medical record system.

• Serve as a liaison to Socialserve and NCHFA.

• Promote subsidy programs to landlords and property management agencies.

• Monitor private-market and residential housing stock.

• Submit housing referrals and applications for TCL members.

• Maintain housing and residential resources, vacancy reports, housing flows, navigation tools, and resource guides.

• Identify strategies to address housing deficits and access both public and private funding.

• Assist with landlord recruitment, outreach, housing development, and training initiatives.

• Provide housing-resource education and consultation to service providers, stakeholders, members, and families.

• Collaborate on discharge planning from hospitals, recovery facilities, and correctional systems.

• Foster relationships with public housing authorities and HUD Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher agencies.

• Participate in housing committees, staff meetings, training sessions, and critical case staffing calls.

• Assist with emergency respite resource management and other Housing Team coverage.

• Carry out other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• A minimum of five years of service experience is required.

• Must reside in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the North Carolina border.

• Willingness to travel.

• Strong understanding of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and program requirements relevant to Vaya Health’s North Carolina operations.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Experience in managing performance relationships with external stakeholders.

• Proficient in analyzing, understanding, and communicating network needs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Exceptional business acumen.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new software; expert level preferred.

• Knowledge of the assessment and treatment of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders is advantageous.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical, thorough, and innovative solutions.

• Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for overtime compensation.

• Equal opportunity employer.