Housing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Brooklyn, United States Breaking Ground Full time

Housing Specialist

83 Apollo St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

Req #2485

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

The Housing Specialist work s closely with clients, members of the city contracted outreach teams, and partner agencies to prepare clients for permanent housing. The Housing Specialist will help achieve program targets by expediting the housing placement process by assisting residents in achieving housing readiness, establishing eligibility profile, seeking out and matching permanent housing opportunities. In coordination with the Clinical Coordinator and case management team, the Housing Specialist help s complete and submit housing applications , secure housing interv iews, assist with mock interviews, conduct housing related groups, escort clients to appointments, and assist in move-ins.

This position has a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

+ Ensure clients are prepared for the housing process by conducting mock interviews , groups, escorts to housing interviews, and ensuring that all necessary documents for housing applications have been secured

+ Help prepare and review HRA 2010e and other appropriate housing applications

+ Clearly communicate with case management staff regarding upcoming interviews, sent applications, and follow-up with housing providers, via progress notes, staff meetings and weekly supervision

+ Track clients progress towards housing readiness

+ Identify and maintain a wide array of housing options and resources, including building relationships with fair market landlords and rented rooms when appropriate

+ Ensure that clients are matched and placed in housing appropriate to their needs

+ Escort clients to appointments as needed

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

+ Substance abuse, homelessness, motivational interviewing, mental health conditions, preferred

+ Two years experience, preferably in a non-profit or real estate environment, knowledge of supportive housing and DHS housing programs preferred

+ Previous experience working with homeless/formerly homeless populations, adults with substance abuse /dual diagnosis preferred

+ Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

+ S trong writing and verbal communication skills

+ B ilingual in Spanish and English preferred

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Offi ce

+ E xperience with HRA 2010e, AWARDS /Foothold and CARES preferred

+ A bility to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, dynamic team environment and willingness to shift easily between various responsibilities with diverse populations

+ Must be able to use public transportation to accompany clients to appointments.

+ Must be willing and able to engage in moderate physical activity to engage with street homeless individuals. Such activities include and are not limited to moderate walking and climbing

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

+ Pay Type Hourly

+ Min Hiring Rate $25.85

+ Max Hiring Rate $25.85

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+ 83 Apollo St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA


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