Housing Specialist

S:US Is seeking a Housing Specialist for their Men's Shelter in Brooklyn This program is located at 1000 Blake Avenue Brooklyn,New YorkNew York Salary:USD $44,000/Yr. The Housing Specialist will provide aftercare services to program participants and their families.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Interviews clients to assess their present housing needs and status and submits appropriate applications to community resources.Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to handle issues related to housing. Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications when necessary.Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and acts as a liaison between landlords and clients. Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the facility.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 clients.Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA).Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRARefers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT program.Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case from entry to dischargeAssists 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 assignedThe Housing Specialist for the shelter Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for consumers. Provide supportive social services including individual and group counseling, workshops, education, referrals, and escorting in an effort to prepare consumers for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing. Prepare and assist consumers with the housing application/interview process. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and consumer progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Attend housing related DHS meetings. Associates degree required1-2 years of experience working with chronically homeless individualsKnowledge in New York City housing preferredDriver’s License preferredBilingual English/Spanish preferredS:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJoin 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. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Recruitment.

Created: 2024-10-19