Housing Specialist

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Urban Resource Institute Full time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The Housing Specialist is responsible for addressing the housing needs of clients residing in
URI’s homeless shelters. The Housing Specialist assists clients as they transition from shelter to
permanent housing. He/she is responsible for identifying permanent housing options,
developing and maintaining a database of housing resources, conducting individual sessions
and support groups around housing issues, and providing referrals, advocacy, follow-up, and
government and community agencies to help increase clients’ access to meaningful housing.

**Salary: $42,000 - $46,000**

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assess clients’ housing needs and develop an individualized plan to secure safe,
affordable housing.
- Assess clients’ eligibility for government-financed housing programs, including subsidies,
and benefit programs.
- Participate as member of interdisciplinary team in determining clients’ immediate
needs, functional capabilities and assistance needed to stabilize housing and increase
independent functioning
- Conduct regular meetings with clients (at least biweekly) to review housing options, exit
strategies
- Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and landlords in an effort to secure a
pool of available apartments of all sizes and rent levels to be offered to housing-ready
families
- Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities and maintain a
database of resources, including a listing of brokers, landlords, and management
companies.
- Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing (including
available housing resources, apartment search techniques, mock interviews, and other
best practices).
- Develop and maintain relationships with government partners, and supportive
community-based organizations.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences and meetings with prospective brokers
and landlords.
- Prepare weekly housing status and other DHS required reports as directed
- Work with clients to identify ways in which to resolve adverse credit reports
- Participate in monthly staff meetings, case conferences and training seminars
conducted to enhance one’s skills
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor

**SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of one year counseling experience and two years of experience in housing
development/management, real estate or case management.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness
within disenfranchised communities including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with
substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
- Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting
- Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to write and record case
documentation, skills in group counseling, working knowledge of family issues,
sensitivity to the needs of homeless families, have a demonstrated ability to advocate
and provide follow-up around housing issues, and able to conduct housing specific
workshops.
- Possess knowledge and skills necessary to develop strong linkages with city
and private housing agencies as well as the ability to secure permanent housing for
homeless population.
- Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed
- Employee must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft

**Education**: Required
- Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field

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