Rental Partner Coordinator

Company Description

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community. 

Position Summary

The Rental Partner Coordinator (RPC) is responsible for leasing or subleasing units for the agency’s Transition in Place (TIP) programs including Family TIP and the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) joint Transitional Housing / Rapid Re-Housing (TH-RRH) model. These programs provide flexible, scattered-site affordable housing to help individuals and families exit homelessness.

Some of the duties include:

• Search for housing units and promote the agency TIP programs (online/via phone/in person)
• Develop strong relationships with and serve as primary contact for property owners/managers
• Ensure all units pass inspection and coordinate needed corrections with owners/managers
• Conduct in-person property inspections, rent determinations, and comparable market analyses to assess unit condition, rent reasonableness, and overall site suitability
• Explain and secure agreements/contracts including RFLA, HAP, master lease, addenda
• Work with Special Project Facilitator to ensure owners/managers receive timely payments
• Coordinate and oversee furniture distribution and move-ins for new tenants
• Collect and track program files and data using Excel, shared drivers, internal database, and HMIS
• Work with the Data Specialist to ensure data is entered timely and completely, in compliance with funder and agency requirements.
• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings including weekly case conference calls
• Actively participate in agency-wide activities including quality improvement and staff trainings
• Work closely with other RPC and Housing Manager to share above duties and others as assigned
• Perform computer-based administrative tasks, including preparing documents, maintaining electronic records, and entering and managing data using Microsoft Office and other applications

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Some experience working with people experiencing homelessness, veterans, people with substance use disorders, people with re-entry backgrounds, and/or other relevant social service populations, preferred. Deep understanding of HUD/CoC housing resources/philosophies (TH, RRH, Housing First, etc.) preferred. Be HUD inspection (HQS/NSPIRE) trained within first 6 months of employment, existing certification is a plus. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance required. Reliable transportation and use of a personal vehicle between assigned locations required.

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 LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, that recognizes the value of having staff who reflect different life experiences and backgrounds. We offer excellent benefits, generous PTO and respectable wages.

Join our team!  Go to: https://www.lutheranmetro.org/get-involved/careers/ to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 - $20.00.