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Childrens Rescue Fund

Housing Specialist

Bronx, NY · On-site

$46K/yr

The Housing Specialist is responsible for all facets of client case management as it relates to a ... advising a client of its responsibility for seeking additional apartments on its own . Key ...

Childrens Rescue Fund

Housing Specialist

Bronx, NY · On-site

$47K/yr

The Housing Specialist is responsible for all facets of client case management as it relates to a ... advising a client of its responsibility for seeking additional apartments on its own . Key ...

Childrens Rescue Fund

Housing Specialist

Bronx, NY · On-site

$42K - $45K/yr

The Housing Specialist is responsible for all facets of client case management as it relates to a ... advising a client of its responsibility for seeking additional apartments on its own . Key ...

California State University

$7.2K/mo

This position provides customer service and information in person and virtually pertaining to student admissions, financial aid, registration, housing, advising, outreach, accessibility & veterans ...

Rivet

Housing Management Expert

Arlington, VA · On-site

The Housing Management Expert serves as a trusted advisor on housing operations, privatization initiatives, congressional requirements, and enterprise-wide housing management strategies. Key ...

Na Oiwi Kane

Housing Management Expert

Arlington, VA · On-site

The Housing Management Expert serves as a trusted advisor on housing operations, privatization initiatives, congressional requirements, and enterprise-wide housing management strategies. Key ...

City of Alexandria

Housing Specialist

Rustburg, VA · On-site

... advise, direct and evaluate others on program requirements; maintain effective working ... training for housing tenants and landlords/property managers; public speaking; interact ...

Rivet

Housing Management Expert

Arlington, VA · On-site

$22K/yr

The Housing Management Expert serves as a trusted advisor on housing operations, privatization initiatives, congressional requirements, and enterprise-wide housing management strategies. Key ...

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE

Director of Housing

Toledo, WA

$149K - $187K/yr

Serving as a trusted advisor and resource to Tribal leadership and Tribal Council on housing priorities, development opportunities, funding strategies, and major policy decisions * Identifying and ...

Rivet

Housing Management Expert

Arlington, VA · On-site

$22K/yr

The Housing Management Expert serves as a trusted advisor on housing operations, privatization initiatives, congressional requirements, and enterprise-wide housing management strategies. Key ...

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How much do housing advisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for housing advisor in the United States is $25.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a housing advisor do?

A Housing Advisor provides information, guidance, and support to individuals or families seeking housing or facing housing-related issues. Their responsibilities often include helping clients find suitable accommodation, advising on tenancy rights, assisting with housing applications, and offering support for those at risk of homelessness. Housing Advisors also liaise with landlords, local authorities, and support agencies to ensure clients receive the help they need. They play a crucial role in promoting housing stability and preventing homelessness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a housing advisor?

To thrive as a Housing Advisor, you need a solid understanding of housing law, welfare benefits, and tenancy rights, often supported by relevant qualifications or experience in housing or social work. Familiarity with case management systems, housing databases, and government benefit platforms is typically required. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help you build rapport with clients and advocate effectively on their behalf. These competencies are crucial for providing accurate advice, securing positive outcomes for clients, and navigating complex housing issues.

What are some common challenges housing advisors face when assisting clients with complex housing needs?

Housing Advisors often encounter clients dealing with urgent or multifaceted housing issues, such as homelessness, eviction risk, or navigating local housing benefit systems. Addressing these challenges requires strong problem-solving skills, up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation, and the ability to coordinate with external agencies and local authorities. Advisors must balance empathy with practical guidance, often managing high caseloads while ensuring each client receives tailored support. Effective communication and resilience are essential for handling the emotional and logistical complexities of the role.
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Infographic showing various Housing Advisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 46% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 36% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,941 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Housing Specialist

Nashville, TN

Safe Haven Family Shelter
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 11 - 50 employees
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$44K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Identify and coordinate the entire housing process for families experiencing homelessness, including locating housing, performing inspections, matching client needs to housing options, coordinating moves, and conducting ongoing inspections.

  • Generate and manage housing leads, recruit and cultivate landlords to expand the landlord network, and maintain landlord relationships through communication and inspections.

  • Assist with housing placements by coordinating utility setup, moving, and other necessities, and track housing updates and client progress in Salesforce.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Identify and coordinate the entire housing process for families experiencing homelessness: including locating housing, performing inspections, matching client need to housing options, coordinating and supervising moves, and ongoing housing inspections. Generates and manages housing leads to grow the landlord network through landlord visits and cultivation. Ensure housing options are fully compliant with grants. Maintains detailed records on housing status, landlord recruitment, housing inspections, and financial assistance.

 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Clearly articulate Safe Haven’s mission, goals and value proposition to landlords and community stakeholders.

·       Actively generate and qualify new housing leads for Safe Haven families

·       Recruits new individuals/companies to Safe Haven’s landlord network, through ongoing landlord cultivation, encouraging them to become “preferred landlords”.

·       Maintain landlord relationships through ongoing communications, resolution of client issues, and ongoing inspection to ensure properties are taken care of, and prompt customer service.

·       Ensure adequate rental units are available for Safe Haven clients, in order to move families quickly from shelter/homelessness into appropriate housing (agency goal: 100 families housed in a twelve-month period).

·       Meet families as soon as they become Safe Haven clients to discuss housing program, assess housing barriers, and begin making a housing plan.

·       Provide transportation for families to view and approve possible housing placements in agency vehicle.

·       Interact with clients according to a trauma-informed care framework.

·       Understand the needs of Safe Haven’s clients and be able to effectively advocate for housing needs.

·       Match client’s needs and goals to available units, taking into account client’s preference for unit type, safety of area, housing conditions, and proximity to employment opportunities.

·       Track housing updates for each client on salesforce, regularly updating information to ensure that program team is able to daily track client housing progress.

·       Coordinate and assist with housing placements for homeless families including utility set up, moving and other necessities.

·       Provide ongoing advice, expertise, consultation and technical assistance to program director and case managers on housing matters.

·       Serves as a liaison between Safe Haven and other housing agencies, providers and landlords/property managers on all matters related to housing.

·       Work with and advise Safe Haven to ensure program and provider compliance with all applicable Federal and local housing regulations, laws and standards.

·       Perform administrative duties related to paperwork and documentation for all housing programs and grants, ensuring full compliance related to housing.

·       Key performance metrics tracked monthly include: # of qualified housing leads, # of landlords housing one or more clients, landlord satisfaction, and # of clients housed.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·       Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

·       2 years’ related experience (housing advocacy, sales/negotiation skills, etc.).

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail, required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

·       Work Environment: Office setting and out in community. Must be able to sit / stand for 8 hours.

·       Walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs.

·       Must be able to travel to community service providers, housing and property, and to families in need.

·       Ability to drive agency vehicles including 15-passenger van and large truck.