ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Homebase Program is NYC premier homelessness prevention program. The community-based initiative assists households who are at-risk of shelter entry in order to resolve their housing crisis and lay the groundwork for self-sufficiency. The Senior Housing Specialist will be responsible for securing permanent housing throughout NYC for Homebase clients. Specific duties and responsibilities include: + Conduct on-the-ground outreach to identify new housing resources + Develop and maintain linkages with brokers, landlords, real estate companies, and management offices that lead to housing placements + Facilitate appointments and accompany participants to apartment viewings + Conduct housing inspections and complete/collect pre-clearance forms for clients who have been approved for apartments; + Coordinate with Case Managers to complete and submit the required documentation for subsidy packages + Work with brokers/landlords to obtain required documentation for completion of subsidy packages + Assist clients with completing housing applications through NYC Housing Connect and other identified application portals + Work closely with Homebase Case Managers to expedite placements and make recommendations for successful moves + Assist Program Director and Assistant Director to ensure performance objectives, including number of households rehoused, are met + Work with all Homebase staff to ensure client housing needs are being addressed in a timely and thoughtful manner + Conduct workshops for clients on the housing search, application and interview process on an as needed basis + Conduct quarterly workshops for landlords/brokers on housing subsidies and any relevant Homebase procedures + Supervise assigned staff member(s) to assist with re-housing and subsidy packages; responsible for planning, assigning, evaluating, and reviewing assigned staff member(s) performance + Ensure that assigned staff are working on job functions, such as eligibility, inspections, and reexaminations + Help to resolve disputes and contract violations between landlords and clients + Work with other housing programs at RiseBoro and coordinate rehousing activities as deemed appropriate + Oversee landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes and lease agreements + Other duties as assigned by supervisor COMPETENCIES + At least three years of professional experience in rehousing homeless families or in real estate. + Extremely flexible and willing to travel to meet with clients, brokers, real estate companies, landlords, and other community partners throughout the five boroughs + Entrepreneurial spirit, ability to problem solve, build relationships, and a sense of humor + Ability to work to tight deadlines + Ability to prioritize and successfully multitask + Ability to conceptualize challenges and communicate effective solutions + Ability to successfully manage multiple relationships EDUCATION EXPERIENCE + High school diploma or HSE required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Qualifications Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy Statement It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.