Housing Specialist: Prevention Team
FORKIDS INCChesapeake, Virginia, United States
Posted March 17, 2026
22 - 26
Full Time
About the Company
ForKids Inc. is one of Virginia’s largest organizations dedicated to supporting families and children living in poverty. The company delivers immediate crisis response, long‑term housing, and educational services designed to help families achieve stability and thrive. By rigorously measuring outcomes and using data to inform program design, ForKids targets systemic barriers that perpetuate poverty. Its comprehensive suite of services—including shelter, housing, education, and critical support—positions the organization as a leading, evidence‑based advocate for vulnerable families.
Job Description
The Housing Specialist uses a housing first approach to reduce the length of time families are homeless, works with families in emergency shelter or at-risk situations to assess barriers and facilitate placement, and assures accurate and timely data reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or associated field
- Minimum of two years of experience in human services and/or homeless shelter, leasing, property management, or other relevant work experience
- Valid driver's license with no more than three minor driving violations and/or accidents combined within the last three years, and no major moving violations in the past five years
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance