Community Intervention Specialist

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Closing Date: December 29^th, 2025, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions

Community Intervention Specialist - Landlord Engagement

Department of Health and Human Services

Hourly Range: $25.11 - $37.65

The mission of the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services is to enhance the quality of life for individuals who need support living healthy, independent, and safe lives within our community. Our vision is to be recognized as the public model of excellence, leadership, and partnership in human services driving superior outcomes for our community.

Job Summary: The Community Intervention Specialist is responsible for building relationships with landlords and stakeholders to increase housing options across Housing Services. This position will work with individuals to secure housing and provide post-placement housing retention services when necessary.

Job Duties:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with area landlords and stakeholders to find and obtain units for Milwaukee County Housing programs.
• Collaborate with housing services staff to help individuals identify, apply for, and secure appropriate housing. This includes assessing housing needs and barriers, conducting housing searches, coordinating showings, and assisting with applications as well as the collection of vital documents.
• Support the connection of individuals with appropriate services in the community and through DHHS. Offer mediation strategies for property partner concerns through education, relationship management, and networking with local service providers to maintain housing stability Milwaukee County supported tenants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current resident of the State of Wisconsin.
• Current Wisconsin Driver's License and access to a reliable insured vehicle; both maintained throughout employment.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work or a Human Services related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with housing assistance and/ or individuals experiencing homelessness.
• At least intermediate knowledge of all computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to travel 70% of work time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of available housing resources; knowledge of rental assistance programs and housing navigation; knowledge of the permanent supportive housing model; ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.