Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Housing Specialist Job Locations US-NY-Utica Posted Date 1 day ago(2/4/2025 10:55 AM) Category Supported Housing Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Shift Days Department Supported Housing Corporation Name DePaul Community Services (DCS) Overview

Starting Line Apartments, a Single-Site Supportive Housing Program, is now hiring a full-time Housing Specialist! The Housing Specialist esponsible for the oversight of clients enrolled in the Supported Housing portion of the SP SRO housing.

 

Why work for DePaul?

Make a positive difference in someone's lifeSupportive work environmentWe value diversityOpportunity for professional development and career advancementExcellent benefits Competitive pay rates from $22-$22.30/hour.  Responsibilities

DIRECT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, monitor and update housing support plans to identify which services DePaul is to provide to maximize clients success.Assists in linkage to any necessary support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.Networks with support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.Assists clients in accessing and keeping all financial entitlements they are eligible for.Maintain accurate, up-to-date records.Assists the other staff in the building by performing essential duties in their absence.Performs other duties as assigned.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Attend county SPOA meetings as part of DePaul’s intake team to help with admission decisions.  Assess referrals to determine if SP SRO is an appropriate level of care for individuals. Qualifications

Education:       Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of mental health and/or specials needs population experience (per site needs).

 

Experience:     One year working in human services field preferred; or equivalent combination of  education and experience.

 

Other:              Valid New York State driver’s license.  Must meet qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy.  Use of personal vehicle required.

Work Environment

Starting Line Apartments, a Single-Site Supportive Housing Program, is a New York State Office of Mental Health funded program that provides long-term or permanent housing where residents can access the support services they require to live successfully in the community. Starting Line Apartments is a 60-unit building; 30 units are reserved for the Supportive Housing Program.

 

This position is Monday-Friday on the day shift!

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, Employee Discount Programs, Free Parking and Staff Recognition Programs.

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