Housing Coordinator-Entitlement Specialist

11 hours ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States ICL Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Housing Coordinator-Entitlement Specialist to join our team at Institute for Community Living (ICL). The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the attainment of resident permanent housing goals through ongoing assessment of resident housing needs and preferences, and the development of housing opportunities in the community for homeless individuals or individuals with mental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Find suitable permanent housing in the community
  • Assist in the orientation of new personnel when requested
  • Document efforts to locate and secure housing for residents
  • Develop and maintain community resource guides for each of the five boroughs
  • Develop and maintain relationships with housing providers and the Veterans Administration
  • Serve as liaison to the Veteran's Administration to identify housing for residents that qualify for VA housing
  • Comply with attendance and timekeeping rules and report reliably and regularly to work on an ongoing basis
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate individual paper and electronic case records as directed by the Program Director
  • Serve as a liaison between the residence and landlords regarding move-in schedules, leases, rent, and utility issues
  • Attend regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings, and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities
  • Review the staff communications log and make entries concerning essential elements of information designated by program management
  • Immediately report serious incidents, allegations of abuse, incidents, or sensitive situations and complete incident reports in accordance with agency policy
  • Comply and promote compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies helping to strengthen and maintain an ethical organizational culture
  • Collaborate with case management staff to understand the specific housing needs and preferences of residents and act accordingly when searching for housing options
  • Participate in ongoing reviews of existing linkages for their adequacy and seek to extend the program's and ICL's linkages as part of Continuous Quality Improvement
Requirements
  • BA Degree and 2+ years of case mgmt., housing and entitlement, or relevant human services exp.
  • BA Degree w/ 1-year practicum & 1+ years of case mgmt., housing and entitlement, or relevant human services exp.
  • AA Degree and 3+ years of case mgmt., housing and entitlement, or relevant human services exp.
  • GED/HSE or HS Diploma and 4+ years of case mgmt., housing and entitlement, or relevant human services exp.
  • CPR & First Aid (to be obtained within 90 days of employment)
  • Valid State Driver's ID (CDL, General Class D or Class A, B, or C licensing accepted) - NY, NJ, CT, or PA preferred
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder
  • Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor, including lifting objects weighing up to 50+ lbs
  • Strong problem-identification and solving skills with an awareness of self and one's impact on others
  • Ability to work in a setting with diverse individuals with mental illness and/or behavioral disorders
  • Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, writing, and conveying skills - bi-lingual is a plus but not mandatory
What We Offer
  • PAID Orientation and Training
  • Choice of full and/or partial Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits (spousal and child coverage available too)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance + Medical Flexible Spending
  • Mental Health Services and Providers
  • Educational & Parental Leave
  • Tuition & Work-Life Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Matching 403B (non-profit)
  • Payroll Benefits: Corporate Fitness Account / NYS College Savings Program / Etc.
  • Discounts on select ticketed purchases provided by Plum Benefits

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