Housing Specialist
Services for the Underserved - New York City, NY
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USD $40,000.00/Hr.USD $45,000.00/Hr.I. SCOPE OF ROLE: The Housing Specialist is 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 HRARefers 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 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 assignedIII. 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 teamSolid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSBachelor’s degree in human Services or related field preferredBilingual English/Spanish speaking 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. 2024-16133
Created: 2024-09-07