Housing Specialist

3 weeks ago

Bronx, United States Abbott House Full time

**About Abbott House**

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct mandated and enhanced housing Training Workshops.
- Develop workshops and seminars which teach young adults how to locate and obtain housing, read apartment ads, and negotiate with landlords and realtors.
- Conduct housing assessments and develop individual housing plans for youth referred by Life Skills Specialists and/or Social Workers.
- Develop relationships with community organizations offering transitional housing and make appropriate referrals.
- initial interview
- second interview
- apartment search
- negotiation with landlord
- preparing financial documents o inspection of apartment
- signing leases
- actual move-in
- Arrange and attend housing interviews.
- Establish relationship with ACS housing personnel.
- Work effectively with management companies, real estate offices, and supportive/transitional housing programs to meet the needs of youth.
- Meet weekly with the Educational and Employment Specialists to discuss all youth over age 20.
- Obtain current information about housing programs in a geographical area in which the youth resides.

**About You**
- Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required. Experience working with youth in Foster Care preferred
- Must possess a valid NYS Drivers license at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment. Must be willing to work flexible hours.
- Working knowledge of the modern principles and practices of social work with youth;
- Working knowledge of researching and engaging community services;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships;
- Ability to communicate effectively with SED population;
- Ability to plan and collaborate with youth and their team;
- Computer literacy and familiarity with Connx;
- Ability to plan, lead, conduct groups with youth and adult training sessions;
- Ability to make oral and written reports;
- Very Good judgment;
- Ability to model and present professionally;
- Good assessment and interviewing and counseling skills;
- Excellent communication skills necessary;
- Administrative experience and ability to work independently required;

Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Case management: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Bronx, NY (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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