Housing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn, United States Housing Solutions of New York Full time

**PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE**: Assists clients in obtaining and securing

permanent housing through intense advocacy. Coordinate all necessary services including

utility hook-up and moving arrangements.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Screens clients for admission to program and provides orientation to clients

describing services. Initiates input into the development of a client-service plan

and setting goals for independent living and securing housing.

2. Advocates on behalf of clients to obtain permanent housing; coordinates all

necessary services including utility connections and moving arrangements.

3. Supervises client’s participation in the program services and documents all

services provided for the client files as requested by supervisor.

4. Provides supportive counseling to the client through crisis intervention; individual

counseling; group support and case management. Share observations and

assessments of individual clients with appropriate affiliate professionals.

Documents services provided for client files as requested by supervisor

5. Maintains contact with outside agencies to refer or obtain additional client

services. Escort clients to referred programs and apartment viewings.

6. Attends appropriate interdepartmental and cross-functional meeting to increase

awareness of services as needed.

7. Prepare reports to document the professional work process.

8. Maintains up to date on all housing provisions and vouchers.

9. Performs other duties as requested.**The Bronx Parent Housing Network**

**Housing Specialist**

**QUALIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**

**Experience**:

- Two to four years of directly related work experience in a Human Service Agency

or Shelter system is required.
- Non-profit experience is strongly preferred with understanding of homelessness

environment.
- Knowledge of DHS/CARES database is helpful.

**Related Skills or Knowledge**:

- Good organizational skills. Attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and demonstrated customer service orientation.
- Ability to advocate with strong negotiating skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge in one or more of the following; DHS/HRA housing

vouchers, supplements and other potential entitlements, criminal justice system,

public housing and social services is required.
- Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Computer literate.

**Other Requirements**:

- Ability to travel locally and work irregular hours to accomplish essential job

functions.
- Required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including

spreadsheets and reports in printed form or on computer screens.
- Regularly required to move fingers, wrists and arms in a repetitive manner to

operate office equipment.

**POSITION SCOPE**:
Employee is responsible for implementing program activities related to required training

and following through independently in accordance with established procedures.

**PROBLEM SOLVING**:Independently identifies and works with Director of Social

Services to resolve problems, determining solutions from established standards or

procedures.

**KNOWLEDGE**:Job duties require a thorough familiarity with all department

procedures and goals to assure work meets standard.**The Bronx Parent Housing Network**

**Housing Specialist**

**FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY**: Job duties require a thorough familiarity with all

department procedures and goals to assure work meets standard.

**CONTACTS**:
Regularly interacts with a well-defined constituency to carry out program activities,

including direct client services and/or interactions with other programs or agencies.

**SUPERVISION**:Occasionally instructs or assists other employees

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:
Ability to travel locally using public transportation. Required to speak clearly and hear

the spoken word well. Required on a regular basis to be prepared to utilize appropriate

techniques to ensure consumers safety. Required to utilize near vision to read data and

other documents including spreadsheets and reports in printed form or on computer

screens. Regularly required to move fingers, wrist and arms in a repetitive manner to

operate office equipment.

Pay: $43,879.25 - $52,843.83 per year

**Benefits**:

- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

- Brooklyn, NY 11206 (required)

Work Location: In person

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