Housing Intervention Specialist

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States TemPositions Full time
Housing Specialist Job Description

At TemPositions, we are seeking a skilled Housing Specialist to join our team. As a Housing Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing housing intervention and assistance services to our clients. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement service plans that help clients understand and overcome personal or social issues affecting their housing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with program participants to develop service plans that address presenting problems and obstacles to maintaining housing stability.
  • Assist in client intake, service planning, advocacy, and referral services in the absence of a case manager.
  • Maintain weekly or bi-weekly contact with clients to follow up on service plans and monitor case progress.
  • Conduct and/or participate in housing-related activities and workshops.
  • Assist participants with obtaining and reinstating benefits.
  • Advocate and submit applications for rental assistance grants through charitable organizations.
  • Compile and submit packages to HRA for Rental Assistance Grants (Exceptions to Policy) and One-Shot Deals.
  • Make appointments with landlords and other housing agents to ensure individuals have housing leads in the event of relocation.
  • Work collaboratively with legal services staff to identify client readiness on legal proceedings.
  • Treat all clients, visitors, and employees with kindness, respect, and dignity.
  • Enforce facility rules and regulations to maintain compliance.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Time management and prioritization.
  • Maintain awareness of new trends and developments in social services and related fields.
  • Perform general clerical duties.

Requirements:
  • Baccalaureate (Bachelor's) degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with 0+ years of direct social service experience.
  • Associate degree in Human Service, or related field with 2+ years of direct social service experience preferred but not required.
  • High School Diploma/General Equivalent Diploma with 4+ years of direct social service experience preferred but not required.
  • Knowledgeable of the plight of the homeless and special needs populations.
  • Knowledgeable of case work/case management methodologies.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient.
  • Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay: $51,500.00 - $54,000.00

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