Housing Specialist
Company: Robert Half
Location: Newport News
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for a dedicated
Housing Specialist to join our team in Newport News, Virginia. In
this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in assisting
individuals and families in securing stable housing and preventing
evictions. This position is ideal for someone with strong
administrative skills and a passion for helping others achieve
housing stability. Responsibilities: • Provide support to clients
facing housing challenges, including eviction prevention and
emergency shelter placements. • Conduct assessments to determine
client needs and develop personalized housing stabilization plans.
• Identify and connect clients with housing resources, including
landlords willing to rent to program participants. • Assist clients
with budgeting, landlord-tenant education, lease negotiations, and
signing rental agreements. • Maintain an up-to-date list of
available housing options and build relationships with landlords to
encourage their participation in housing programs. • Coordinate and
schedule property viewings for clients, ensuring transportation
arrangements when necessary. • Facilitate rapid rehousing services
for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. • Offer
guidance on navigating housing processes and overcoming barriers to
stability. • Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling,
calendar management, and responding to inquiries. • Build
collaborative connections with community partners to enhance
housing support services.• Minimum of 2 years of experience in
housing assistance, social services, or a related field. •
Proficiency in administrative functions such as scheduling,
calendar management, and handling inbound calls. • Familiarity with
supportive housing programs and fair housing regulations. • Ability
to perform needs assessments and develop effective service plans. •
Strong communication and negotiation skills, particularly in
landlord-tenant interactions. • Knowledge of budgeting and
financial planning to assist clients in managing housing costs. •
Organizational skills to maintain housing availability lists and
coordinate appointments. • Commitment to providing compassionate
and detail-oriented service to individuals experiencing housing
instability.
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