Housing Mobility Leasing Coordinator

Housing Mobility Leasing Coordinator

About Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LaFHAC)

LaFHAC is a non-profit organization that seeks to eradicate housing discrimination, an illegal and divisive force that perpetuates poverty and segregation, and limits opportunity. LaFHAC was established in 1995 and is the only full-service fair housing advocacy organization in Louisiana. LaFHAC addresses housing discrimination by 1) educating housing consumers and providers about their rights and responsibilities to proactively prevent violations of the Fair Housing Act; 2) investigating fair housing violations; 3) challenging discriminatory housing practices and policies through litigation; 4) advocating for new policies that promote equitable housing; and 5) counseling homeowners facing foreclosure.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for searching for units for program clients, developing relationships with property owners, and assisting each party involved in ensuring a fast and smooth lease-up process as a part of a new housing mobility program designed to assist vouch holders who desire to move to well-resourced communities. The Leasing Coordinator holds the primary responsibility of providing coordination services between Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), property owners, and housing choice voucher clients. The Leasing Coordinator also assists clients in engaging with property owners by facilitating workshops, setting up unit tours, and working closely with other program staff. The role entails significant interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• Required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be developed through a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Social Services, or a similar field,
• Five (5) or more years of previous work experience in a similar field.
• Experience working with the Housing Choice Voucher program or in property management is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage a database of available affordable units where property owners accept vouchers
• Perform daily outreach to property owners and managers with available units and encourage them to work with the program
• Attend property owner events as a program representative
• Provide unit referrals to clients in the program that meet their unit and neighborhood needs
• Assist clients in contacting property owners, setting up tours, and attending unit tours with clients
• Host group workshops for clients to learn how to search for units on the private rental market
• Facilitate fast lease-ups by assisting with filling out and submitting necessary paperwork, and performing rent reasonableness checks
• Check in with property owners after they have leased up with clients to ensure they have no issues with the Public Housing Authority (PHA)or the tenant
• Work with other program staff to communicate with property owners and participants to assist in resolving any issues identified as clients transition into their new homes
• Maintain property owner and client data using case management software programs
• Participate in interviews by the research partners and other research related activities as requested

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Local, state, and/or federal safety net programs
• The Orleans Parish rental housing market
• The role systemic racism plays in shaping communities

Skills in:

• Effective and persuasive oral and written communication for a wide range of audiences
• Advocacy on behalf of clients in the program
• Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Ability to:

• Develop rapport with property owners and clients.
• Conduct research, primarily online to obtain information related to available rental housing
• Navigate case management software
• Take initiative to perform job duties of the position with and meet deadlines
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• A demonstrated commitment to promoting racial justice is preferred

Compensation:

The salary for these positions is $45,000 - $50,000. Placement within the salary range will be based on years of experience related to the project goals. LaFHAC’s benefits include 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees, with available dental and vision coverage; flex spending account; 401(k) with employer-matched contributions; paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

Please Note: LaFHAC’s staff continues to work on a hybrid schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Employees are required to work in the office two days per week. The Leasing Coordinator will work a hybrid schedule in alignment with LaFHAC’s Housing Counseling Department, but will be required to complete in-person tasks that may include, but is not limited to, meeting with program participants on non-hybrid days.

How to Apply

1. The position is open until filled but applications will be reviewed starting November 1, Please
2. email a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to
3. resumes@lafairhousing.org with the subject line “Leasing Coordinator.”

All correspondence should be addressed to Director of Housing Counseling, Giazzlyn Duncan. Please note: due to the expected volume of submissions, we will not be able to return emails or phone calls about specific applications. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via email.

LaFHAC is an equal opportunity employer. LaFHAC values diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it enhances the work we do, reflects the communities we serve, and embodies the values we further and defend. Candidates of all backgrounds are welcome