Landlord Liaison at Community Forward SF

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

29.7

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Organization, Independence, Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Tenant Support, Property Management, Housing Navigation, Empathy, Problem Solving, Documentation, Training, Community Engagement, Crisis Management

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Job Title: Landlord Liaison Program: Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool for the Ending Transgender Homelessness Initiative Location: 205 13th St. Reports to: Director of Housing Support Services Status: Non-exempt, Union Hourly Wage: $29.70/hr Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday Community Forward SF is a collection of vital programs that ensures our neighbors experiencing homelessness have effective services designed for their unique needs. Whether one needs housing, medical shelter, a safe place for recovery, or calm in the face of domestic violence, we care for those most vulnerable in our community. We are not just one program. We are a network of programs designed to work together to meet every stage of need. We focus on the hardest to reach, most vulnerable people: Women, Medical Crisis, Substance Use Disorder, and Older Adults. Our programs meet the needs of people, rather than demanding that people meet the needs of our programs. At Community Forward SF, we believe housing is not only a basic human right—it is the foundation of stability, safety, and dignity. Our mission is to end the cycle of homelessness and uplift those most marginalized by providing holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed support services in San Francisco. Through the ETH (Ending Trans Homelessness) scattered-site subsidy program, we work intentionally to support the trans and gender non-conforming community by offering long-term housing solutions with care and integrity. JOB SUMMARY: Community Forward SF is hiring a Landlord Liaison. The Landlord Liaison is a critical and compassionate bridge between participants and property owners or managers. This role serves as an additional layer of support for participants, while simultaneously cultivating and maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships with landlords. The Landlord Liaison ensures that both parties—tenant and landlord—feel heard, supported, and guided toward successful tenancy and housing stability. As a neutral and trusted point of contact, the Landlord Liaison centralizes communication, resolves tenancy concerns proactively, and helps preserve the autonomy and dignity of each participant. This role is foundational to fostering a housing culture that values communication, respect, and long-term success for all involved. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: The Landlord Liaison is a cornerstone of the ETH program. They play an intricate and indispensable role in the success of every housing placement by ensuring that both landlords and participants are supported throughout the journey. They help prevent evictions, mediate misunderstandings, and build trust with housing providers across the city—all while uplifting the voices of those we serve. This is not just a support position—it's a partnership-building role that contributes directly to our mission to end homelessness and ensure that every participant feels welcomed, respected, and empowered in their new home. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Develop strong working relationships with landlords, property managers, and participants. Act as a neutral liaison and consistent point of contact to facilitate effective communication and manage expectations on both sides. Be present at every lease signing, introducing the ETH program and issuing business cards as a primary support contact. Clearly communicate the program's role in providing participant support and address landlord concerns with professionalism and empathy. Ensure that each unit is habitable, clean, and move-in ready prior to participant occupancy. Support participants in understanding their tenant responsibilities while protecting their autonomy and confidentiality. Serve as the warm hand-off to the assigned ETH Case Manager after lease-up, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care. Centralize and address any concerns regarding nuisance complaints, destruction of property, lack of landlord responsiveness, and unresolved maintenance or habitability issues. Provide guidance and coordination with landlords to ensure timely repairs, compliance with city codes, and consistent upkeep of rental units. Collaborate with case managers to proactively address issues that may jeopardize housing stability. Participate in regular housing team meetings and share relevant updates to maintain clear, transparent communication across departments. Maintain accurate documentation of all interactions with landlords and participants using internal databases and tracking systems. Help train and educate landlords on trauma-informed, culturally competent engagement strategies when working with participants from vulnerable communities. Adhere to established policies and procedures. Mandatory training and meeting attendance. Other duties as assigned. BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE: Experience in property management, tenant support services, housing navigation, or community-based outreach preferred. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Ability to navigate sensitive conversations with compassion, neutrality, and professionalism. Deep understanding of housing-related barriers faced by trans and gender non-conforming individuals, and a commitment to housing equity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized, dependable, and skilled in setting professional boundaries. Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with internal and external partners. Ability to work both independently and cooperatively. Ability to effectively de-escalate conflict. Ability to work sensitively with individuals from diverse cultures, languages, abilities, backgrounds, and identities. Ability to write and speak English effectively. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with San Francisco's housing landscape, tenant rights, and fair housing laws. Multicultural, multilingual. Experience with and passion for working with at-risk client populations. Lived experience with homelessness and/or other systems of oppression. Strong self-awareness, cultural humility, and commitment to personal praxis. Knowledge of San Francisco community resources. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand and walk as needed throughout the shift for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to sit and use a computer, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time. Finger, hand, and wrist agility. Ability to complete tasks in an environment where interruptions are the norm and background noise is present. Ability to move through buildings, commonly including stairs, between buildings, and out in the community. CommunityForward SF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage individuals who are transgender, gender non-conforming, BIPOC, formerly unhoused, or system-impacted to apply. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Community Forward SF (CFSF) reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job duties are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. All jobs are subject to contract funding availability. CFSF will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if CFSF is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Responsibilities

The Landlord Liaison acts as a bridge between participants and property owners, ensuring effective communication and support for both parties. This role is essential for fostering housing stability and preventing evictions through proactive mediation and relationship-building.