Housing Specialist

1 month ago


New York, New York, United States WEST SIDE FED SR Full time

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing

Job Description: Housing Specialist

Under the supervision of the Housing Specialist 2, responsible for assisting assigned residents with their applications for housing and to work with the team to help residents meet their goal of finding permanent housing appropriate to their needs.

Services to Residents:

  • Establish one-to-one relationships with residents

  • Manage housing applications for residents to permanent housing

    and track the progress.

  • Coordinate effectively with the social service staff on any necessary documentation.

  • Where

    appropriate

    accompany

    residents to housing interviews, conduct tours of various housing options.

  • Provide individual and group information about housing options

  • Once resident is housed, provide support and coordination to community resources and be a liaison to the landlord where needed

  • Provide crisis intervention as needed

  • Always protect resident rights

Reporting/Liaison/compliance:

  • E

    nsure

    h

    ousing packets

    /applications

    are completed and

    are in

    compliance

    with

    requirements of

    regulatory bodies, including but not limited to: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, New York City Dept. of Homeless Services, New York City Dept. of Buildings, New York City

    Dept. of Housing

    Preservation

    and

    Development, FDNY

    , City of New York Dept. of Health and Mental

    Health, Coalition

    for the Homeless

  • Provide administrative support to ensure any data is entered into AWARDS and CARES databases as required by contract agencies.

Other

  • Work as a member of a team to

    establish

    and maintain

    high level

    of care and respect for and communication with residents

    and staff

  • Work closely with the

    Housing Specialist Coordinator and the Valley Lodge team

    to ensure housing placements and related follow-up are on track.

  • Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff

    in accordance with

    WSFSSH confidentiality policy.

  • Attend training sessions and conferences as

    required

    for enhancement of job skills

    and professional development.

  • Submit all required reports in a complete and

    timely

    manner

Qualifications expected:

  • Minimum of

    1 year

    of experience

    providing housing information/applications for homeless individuals

  • Strong computer skills and experience with databases, electronic charting

    such as AWARDS (Foothold Technology) and CARES (DHS)

  • Preferred: Knowledge of US Immigration policies, including

    eligibility for and procedures for applying for benefits

  • Preferred: Bilingual Spanish/English

Monday - Friday 9a-5p

35

Compensation details: 27-30 Hourly Wage


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