New York, NY, US
56 days ago
Housing Specialist
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Housing Specialist Job Location US-NY-New York Type Regular Full-Time Min USD $40,000.00/Yr. Max USD $45,000.00/Yr. Position Overview

  S:US  Is seeking a Housing Specialist for their homeless prevention program.

 

  This program is located at  516 West 181st Street (St. Nicholas Ave) New York, NY 10033

 

  The Housing Specialist will provide aftercare services to  program participants and their families.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interviews clients to assess their present housing needs and status and submits appropriate applications to community resources.Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to handle issues related to housing. Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications when necessary.Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and acts as a liaison between landlords and clients. Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the facility.Obtains an accurate history of client’s housing situation to assess what services are needed.Facilitates Tier II interviews and acts as a liaison between Tier II shelter and clients.Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA).Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRARefers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT program.Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case from entry to dischargeAssists and escorts residents in going to HRA/social service agency appointments when necessary.Participates and attends staff, service plan review and clinical team meetings.Maintains and ensures completion of accurate records and progress notes in client chart.Other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required.  Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma  Good interpersonal skill set, able to work independently and still function as part of a multi‐disciplinary team Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 

Bachelor’s degree in human Services or related field preferredBilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred 

 

  

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

 

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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