DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to the Clinical Coordinator, the Housing Specialist is responsible for serving as a liaison with DHS, Real estate Brokers and other housing providers to facilitate the housing process for all divertible assessment clients.
This includes:
- Assisting in the Enhanced One Shot deal, and other HRA related housing benefits processes
- Copying and the distribution of all housing applications, maintaining correspondence relating to housing interviews and vacancies
- Assisting clients to coordinate their move with landlords and other key personnel.
- The position is responsible for a caseload of housing placement clients, for tracking trends in housing placements and orienting clients with the housing group.
- Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
37.5 hours per week
- Sunday, Monday Wednesday 9am – 5:30pm, Tuesday 12pm – 8:30pm; Thursday 10am-6:30pm
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in processing housing applications, such as: NYCHA, Section 8, and NY/NY required.
- Significant experience working with clients on the issues of homelessness, addictions, mental illness, entitlements and housing.
- Demonstrable writing, communication and group facilitation skills.
- Computer proficiency required.
- BA/BS preferred. Some college and work experience may be substituted in lieu of a four-year degree.
- Bi-lingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.
- CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
