Housing Specialist

1 month ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States CAMBA Full time
About CAMBA

CAMBA is a community-driven organization that provides comprehensive services to individuals and families in need. Our mission is to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Housing Specialist to join our team at the Park Slope Women's Shelter. The Housing Specialist will serve as a liaison with outside organizations, assist clients in attaining their housing-related goals, and conduct housing search efforts for each housing-ready client referred.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a liaison with outside organizations regarding education, healthcare, housing, social services, and legal issues.
  • Assist clients in attaining their housing-related goals by identifying and referring them to appropriate services within and outside CAMBA.
  • Conduct housing search efforts for each housing-ready client referred, including referrals to housing providers, contact with landlords, and search for apartment listings.
  • Develop curriculum to address clients' housing and independent living-related needs, including permanent housing search processes and options.
  • Develop and facilitate a series of housing workshops.
  • Develop materials to be posted on a bulletin board providing relevant housing-related information.
  • Provide individualized counseling on housing-related topics.
  • Organize and schedule presentations by supportive housing programs, local real estate experts, and/or landlords.
  • Provide housing-related support, training, and coordination with other social services staff.
  • Establish linkages with community-based organizations and local landlords.
  • Review all approved housing packages to determine their appropriateness.
  • Escort clients to appointments, including housing interviews, apartment move-ins, and housing fairs.
  • Ensure quality housing placements are achieved through website checks and timely payments to landlords and utilities.
  • Follow up with clients for a period of time after move-out to ensure client stability.
  • Conduct initial intake and assessment of clients' needs and periodic re-assessments.
  • Create and maintain client electronic and paper files.
  • Prepare initial psychosocial evaluations and updates according to regulations.
  • Obtain and maintain relevant documentation and release forms from clients.
  • In collaboration with clients, conduct periodic revisions of independent living plans, including short-term and long-term client goals.
  • Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying community resources and referring them to appropriate services within and outside CAMBA.
  • Work with clients to break through barriers to their goal attainment.
  • Assist clients in advocating for themselves to gain housing stability.
  • Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in the process to transition into permanent housing.
  • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals through regularly scheduled face-to-face contacts/sessions.
  • Document all client encounters via progress notes using the DHS CARES Database and printout notes for client paper files.
  • Ensure the CARES Database is updated to reflect client requests for services.
  • Follow up with clients and referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organizations.
  • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
  • May act as a client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding education, healthcare, housing, and legal issues.
  • May schedule appointments for clients with referral organizations.
  • May assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and may process applications on clients' behalf.
  • May prepare marketing materials for the program.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) and two years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.
Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

About CAMBA

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status, or sexual orientation.

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