Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: RTHP Housing Specialist
Salary: $50,000
About CIDNY:
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Basic Function:

CIDNY is seeking a Housing Specialist to will assist individuals in locating affordable housing options in NYC, helping them understand their rights in getting reasonable accommodations and home modifications, and providing advocacy services in order to resolve current housing issues. The Housing Specialist also provides housing subsidies to individuals transition or diverting from institutional settings in NYC to the community. The housing specialist will also conduct a regular housing workshop and outreach throughout NYC.

Education and Training:
BA or BS degree with at least 2 year of experience with locating and securing affordable housing in NYC, or AA degree with at least 5 years of experience.

Specific Duties:
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing laws, policies, and practices.
• Understanding of how various housing issues impact people with disabilities.
• Identify housing opportunities for unstably housed individuals and work directly or indirectly with individuals who need services to avoid institutional placement or to transition from institutions to the community.
• Identify landlords, public housing, private housing, rental units, housing developers, and rental management companies which may be suitable for current and future consumers.
• Maintain a list of available housing in the region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to services, and rental costs.
• Assist in completion of applications, help prepare consumers for housing interviews, and ensure secure housing outcomes.
• Stay current on benefits and services available to consumers.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment relevant to consumer housing needs, particularly as it relates to ability to maintain and/or retain independence in the community.
• Collaborate with consumers to create plans of service and periodically review the plan for adjustments.
• Ensure all client data and service provision details are current and accurate and that
• Comply with all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Complete all required paperwork for consumer files as per agency policy.
• Assist consumers in development and exercise of self-advocacy skills and independent living skill building through active involvement in the achievement of service goals.
• Act as a liaison and/or advocate with other service or benefits providers for consumers.

• Contribute as needed to the organization’s systems- based advocacy programs by communicating observed barriers/successes related to benefits and services available to people with disabilities, participate in selected advocacy activities and/or identify consumers who are representative of certain systems-based advocacy issues.
• Participate in community outreaches, presentations, and workshops, as assigned.
• Attend agency’s in- service training and unit meetings, as well as, any other agency related activities and off-site trainings.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned
Experience:

• Excellent advocacy, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
• In addition, the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be computer literate of basic Microsoft Programs and have the ability to learn new applications and database systems quickly.
• Respectful and comfortable with persons from different backgrounds.
• Understanding or experience with disability-related issues.
• Multilingual preferred.
• Significant understanding of housing development, the public and private real estate industry, as well as Public Housing Authorities
• Depth knowledge of State and federal housing programs, familiarity with housing issues as they relate to persons with disabilities, and experience working with advocates and the ability to create and nurture working partnerships both internally and externally
• Ability to travel throughout NYC and Albany.

Equipment Operated:
Computer/Laptop, Phone, Printer/Copier

Position Specifics:

• Location: 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Suite 400, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
• Salary: 50,000 annually.
• Shift: (must be flexible) 9 am till 5 pm.
• Monday – Friday, Hybrid Schedule.
• Benefits available: Medical, paid time off, Sick pay, Paid holidays, Dental, Life insurance, Vision, and 403B plan.

Other Information:

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.

We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Number of Employees Directly Supervised:

0

Supervised by:

Senior Housing Manager and Housing Program Manager.
How to apply:

Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Abaewusuwa Egyin, Housing Program Manager. Do not send applications by fax. Please use the job title as the email header. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Company DescriptionCIDNY:
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Company DescriptionCIDNY:\r
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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