Housing Specialist

7 days ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States Center for Justice Innovation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Housing Specialist to join our team at the Center for Justice Innovation. As a key member of our Supervised Release Program, you will play a critical role in providing housing support to participants in Brooklyn, New York.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with participants and their case managers to understand their housing needs and develop personalized plans to address them.
  • Assist participants in accessing emergency housing, completing housing applications, and obtaining identification and vital documents needed to secure housing.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local housing providers to ensure participants have access to a range of housing options.
  • Provide training and support to direct practice staff on housing-related topics and facilitate presentations on housing service providers.
  • Collaborate with the case management team to maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation.
  • Participate in the Housing Justice Working Group and contribute to the development of housing-related policies and procedures.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two years of experience helping people access housing required.
  • Comprehensive expertise related to housing opportunities and challenges in NYC required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of and/or experience with the criminal legal, child welfare, and/or mental health systems preferred.
  • Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to work effectively and independently as part of a highly interdependent team.
About Us

The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. We are committed to creating stronger, healthier, and more just communities through our work in courts and communities. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We offer a competitive salary range of $54,000 - $63,500, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with lived experience with the criminal legal system. We are committed to creating a supportive and respectful environment where every individual feels valued and included.

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