Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Housing Specialist Job Location US-NY-New York Type Regular Full-Time Min USD $0.00/Hr. Max USD $0.00/Hr. Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Housing Specialist for our homeless prevention services facility- Homebase, which is located at  181st in New York, NY.  The Housing Specialist will be responsible for Housing duties related to all residents’ needs.

 

 

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Interviews clients  to  assess  their  present  housing  needs  and  status  and  submits  appropriateapplications to community resources. Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how tohandle issues related to housing.  Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applicationswhen necessary. Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients andacts as a liaison between landlords and clients.  Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into thefacility. 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 shelters clients. Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA). Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA Refers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENTprogram. Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s casefrom entry to discharge Assists 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

III.     REQUIREMENTS  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  
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 

 

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built
on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality  improvement.  

 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive 
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in  employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals.  

 

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