Housing Specialist
Phaxis - Manhattan, NY
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.Commit to using evidence-based practices (EBP); Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), critical time intervention, and boundary setting, to help clients achieve their goals.· Demonstrates ability to understand housing subsidies and provides families with guidance and support with the application process.· Cultivates relationships and develops new linkages with real estate rental brokers and landlords to ensure families have access to current information and housing resources. Maintain an active roster of real estate brokers and landlords.· Liaises with brokers and landlords to ensure that potential housing meets requirements for client readiness and act as an expediter as needed.· Coordinates clients sponsored Housing Fairs and participates in networking events.· Coordinate and facilitate housing workshops which address clients issues and needs; provide information and resources to families during the different phases of their housing search.· Coordinates and facilitate group meetings with new families within ten (10) days of arrival to discuss existing subsidies and review the responsibilities of the client regarding the search for permanent housing.· Arranges apartment viewings and interviews with landlords. Provide escort to apartment viewings*****· Bachelors degree highly desired with 2 years relevant work experience or Associates degree with a minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience· Must have extensive knowledge of NY City housing market, housing subsidies and supportive housing programs· Must have the ability to network and build strong collaborative relationships with brokers and landlords· Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must exercise good judgement and have a professional appearance and demeanor· Willingness and ability to travel to potential housing sites, as required· Must be detailed orientated and demonstrate an ability to multi task and meet multiple demands and deadlines· Ability to work effectively in a team environment· Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus· Solid computer skills, knowledge of MS Office and Outlook
Created: 2025-02-19