Housing Specialist Duties: 1. Share monthly hotline and on-call duties as needed. 2. Meet individually with clients to provide financial coaching and housing counseling, using HUD's. Housing Counseling Rules and Regulations as a guide. 3. In accordance with HUD's Housing Counseling Rules and Regulations complete client intake, counseling, and follow-up on spending plan, credit, and savings. 4. Timely client tracking via Empower DB. 5. Participate in local area community outreach (i.e., presentations, fairs, etc.,) 6. In accordance with grant requirements, assist with quarterly and annual reporting to various funders. 7. Assist with and/or initiate marketing activities that will fulfill our advertising goals for program services. 8. Actively participate in monthly quality and process reviews to improve the effectiveness of housing counseling services. Prepare in advance; provide feedback and suggestions related to improvements as needed or asked. 9. Participate in all meetings related to housing to include HUD meetings and PCADV housing meetings. Direct Services 1. Provide trauma-informed services to all survivors seeking services 2. Conduct goal planning sessions with follow up meetings led by the survivor Community Education 1. Participate in community fairs to provide information on A Way Out's housing services 2. Provide trainings to educate the community about domestic violence and A Way Out services 3. Building and Maintaining Partnerships 4. Create collaborative partnerships to increase access to referral options and additional services for survivors 5. Maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders to further the mission of A Way Out 6. Develop cross-training opportunities where possible ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES 1. Demonstrated understanding of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence and stalking and providing trauma-informed, accessible services to the same. 2. Understanding of intersectional oppression related to domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence and stalking is preferred. 3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community stakeholders and maintain partner relationships. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 1. Minimum of four years related experience in direct services 2. One year experience interacting with systems, such as criminal or civil courts, public benefits, child welfare, housing, etc., is preferred. 3. Or four years of relevant experience, including both work and lived experience. REASONING SKILLS: 1. Ability to recognize personal biases in any given situation. 2. Ability to deal with rapidly changing situations with multiple layers. 3. Ability to issue spot in real time and provide suggestions. 4. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a diversity of individuals, organizations, and government agencies 5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: 1. Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse group of people in person, in writing and verbally. 2. Strong verbal presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people and audiences. 3. Experience with meeting facilitation, training, or public speaking. OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. Proficiency with computers, PC environment preferred 2. Understanding of Microsoft Office Products 3. Commitment to A Way Out's mission and core values 4. Ability to maintain confidentiality 5. Must possess a valid driver's license. 6. Must pass a background check. 7. Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information encountered. 8. Must have access to a vehicle for daily use