Housing Specialist

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States On Call Counsel Full time
Job Title:
Housing Specialist

Job Summary:
Our organization is seeking a Housing Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide housing services to clients, helping them understand and overcome personal or social issues affecting their housing. The Housing Specialist will work collaboratively with case managers and legal staff to develop service plans for clients to ensure permanent and stable housing and access to community resources.

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
• Maintain records and monitor case progress, entering case-related information into the AWARDS Database
• Conduct and/or participate in housing-related activities and workshops
• Assist participants with obtaining and reinstating benefits
• Assist participants in identifying financial resources
• 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 from current housing
• Work collaboratively with legal services staff to identify client readiness for 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 a related field with 0+ years of direct social service experience
Associate degree in Human Services or a 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.

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