Vera French Community Mental Health Center

Housing Support Specialist

Vera French Community Mental Health Center  •  Davenport, IA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Make a meaningful impact in your community as a Housing Support Specialist with Vera French Housing. In this full-time role, you will help individuals access and maintain safe, affordable housing while supporting leasing, eligibility, compliance, tenant communication, and day-to-day housing operations.

What You'll Do

  • Assist with applicant screening, income verification, leasing, renewals, and tenant follow-up.
  • Calculate rents and utility allowances for income-based units and complete accurate documentation.
  • Maintain tenant records, lease files, reports, property keys, and compliance paperwork.
  • Support HUD, LIHTC, Section 8, HOME funds, and other housing compliance requirements.
  • Provide respectful customer service and tenant education in a trauma-informed environment.
  • Assist with inspections, annual rent increases, compliance reviews, and travel to multiple locations as needed.

What You'll Need

  • Associate degree preferred in business, bookkeeping, compliance, property management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • LIHTC certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months and maintain it throughout employment.
  • Strong communication, organization, confidentiality, follow-through, and attention to detail.
  • Experience with affordable housing programs, property management software preferred.
  • Experience working with individuals with mental health needs or in a role requiring demonstrated empathy is desirable.

Why Join Vera French?

  • At Vera French, you'll be part of a mission-driven team working to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible, and comprehensive care. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) employer contributions and match; tuition reimbursement and loan repayment opportunities after one year; supplemental coverage options; paid holidays; sick time; and vacation accrual.
Vera French Community Mental Health Center

About Vera French Community Mental Health Center

Mental health problems affect everyone. Ten percent of children and twenty-five percent of adults in America struggle with mental illness. They are our friends, our family and even us.

Vera French Community Mental Health Center enhances the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care. Vera French offers a wide variety of programs services such as: Outpatient Therapy, Residential Treatment, School Based Services, Medication Management, Homeless Outreach, Supported Community Living, and Housing. Mental Health is the foundation of health, and Vera French is committed to helping people in our community live well.

Our Core Values

COMPASSION – Vera French reaches out to welcome individuals, families and the community with empathy and acceptance.

ACCESSIBILITY – Vera French strives for responsive and proactive engagement with the community by providing timely, convenient, and cost-effective solutions.

EMPOWERMENT – Vera French offers respectful services, person-centered support, and strengths-based advocacy to foster self-reliance.

INTEGRITY – Vera French acts with honor and accountability as a trustworthy citizen that lives true to ethical and moral principals.

QUALITY – Vera French maintains the highest standard of excellence and professionalism in its delivery of evidence-based services and throughout all aspects of the organization.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Davenport, Iowa
Year Founded
1949
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