Housing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brooklyn, United States Services For The Underserved, Inc. Full time

Min: USD $44,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $44,000.00/Yr. Position Overview:
S:US Is seeking a **Housing Specialist** for our transitional housing shelter in Brooklyn.

This program is located at** 1329-1331 Saint Johns Place Brooklyn, NY 11213**

**SCOPE OF ROLE;**

The Housing Specialist is responsible for Housing duties related to all residents’ needs.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to handle issues related to housing.
- Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and acts as a liaison between landlords and clients.
- Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the facility.
- Obtains an accurate history of client’s housing situation to assess what services are needed.
- Facilitates Tier II interviews and acts as a liaison between Tier II shelter and shelters clients.
- Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA
- Refers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT program.
- Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case from entry to discharge
- Assists and escorts residents in going to HRA/social service agency appointments when necessary.
- Participates and attends staff, service plan review and clinical team meetings.
- Maintains and ensures completion of accurate records and progress notes in client chart.
- Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
**REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma.
- Good interpersonal skill set, able to work independently and still function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft.

**_
- **_PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS_**
- Bachelor’s degree in human Services or related field preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.

**Benefits Overview**:We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

**S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

Company Overview:
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

ID: 2023-13587


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