Senior Housing Specialist, Homebase

Job DetailsJob Location1875 BROADWAY - BROOKLYN, NYPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$65,600.00 - $67,000.00 SalaryyearDescriptionESSENTIAL 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 placementsFacilitate appointments and accompany participants to apartment viewings Conduct housing inspections and completecollect pre-clearance forms for clients who have been approved for apartments; Coordinate with Case Managers to complete and submit the required documentation for subsidy packagesWork with brokerslandlords to obtain required documentation for completion of subsidy packagesAssist clients with completing housing applications through NYC Housing Connect and other identified application portalsWork 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 basisConduct quarterly workshops for landlordsbrokers on housing subsidies and any relevant Homebase proceduresSupervise assigned staff member(s) to assist with re-housing and subsidy packages; responsible for planning, assigning, evaluating, and reviewing assigned staff member(s) performanceEnsure that assigned staff are working on job functions, such as eligibility, inspections, and reexaminationsHelp to resolve disputes and contract violations between landlords and clientsWork with other housing programs at RiseBoro and coordinate rehousing activities as deemed appropriateOversee landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes and lease agreementsOther duties as assigned by supervisorCOMPETENCIESAt 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 boroughsEntrepreneurial spirit, ability to problem solve, build relationships, and a sense of humorAbility to work to tight deadlinesAbility to prioritize and successfully multitaskAbility to conceptualize challenges and communicate effective solutionsAbility to successfully manage multiple relationshipsEDUCATION EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or HSE required. Bachelor's degree preferred. QualificationsEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)Affirmative Action Policy StatementIt 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 andor disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Created: 2025-01-29