Housing Specialist

Job overview

The Housing Specialist role is onsite and in the community Monday through Friday in Hattiesburg, MS; compensation is $20.85–$22.08 per hour. First Place for Youth is a nonprofit supporting foster youth as they transition to adulthood, with programs focused on education, employment, and housing. The specialist manages day-to-day housing operations for young adults, helping maintain a portfolio of master-leased scattered-site units and secure additional housing. The role supports safe, well-maintained housing through property operations, landlord partnerships, resident coordination, compliance, and accurate records.

What you'll do

• Develop an inventory of appropriate units by networking with landlords and housing providers
• manage an assigned portfolio of scattered-site units
• coordinate move-ins and relocations
• inspect units and document conditions
• coordinate maintenance, repairs, and work orders
• assist with eviction processes as applicable
• maintain vendor and landlord relationships
• track leases, rent, fees, and renewal dates
• maintain resident, landlord, vendor, and work-order files
• update property-management systems and databases
• process paperwork, invoices, and reports
• support rent and subsidy processes
• attend program and housing coordination meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing specialist

property management

youth housing

foster youth support

landlord relations

lease administration

unit inspections

work orders

housing operations

monday–friday

hattiesburg ms

first place for youth

$20.85–$22.08/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits and retirement plans.

Why this role

The role combines property management with housing support for young adults in a foster-youth transition program.

About the employer

First Place for Youth is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.