Housing Coordinator-Entitlement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Institute for Community Living , Inc. Full time
Job Title: Housing Coordinator-Entitlement Specialist

Institute for Community Living, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing life-saving care to New Yorkers in need. We are seeking a full-time Housing Coordinator-Entitlement Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Housing Coordinator-Entitlement Specialist 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.
Benefits:
  • PAID Orientation and Training + Union
  • 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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