Housing Support Specialist

2 hours ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Breaking Ground Full time

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut.

Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing.

Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors.

Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Job Summary

The Housing Support Specialist, Permanent Housing is responsible for providing support services to help individuals remain housed and to address needs such as benefits/entitlements, activities of daily living, substance abuse and mental health services.

The Housing Support Specialist conducts home visits and links the client with local services in the community, as well as coordinating group activities for their caseload.

The Housing Support Specialist provides case management services to formerly homeless individuals, some with multiple disabilities, in order to help the individual transition and adjust to permanent housing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct services to a caseload of approximately 15 clients, including conducting home visits, necessary assessments, benefits assistance, and other services necessary to support the client in maintaining housing and achieving recovery goals
  • Connect clients to medical treatment and substance use treatment facilities when applicable
  • Connect clients to job training programs, recreational activities, community services, food and nutrition programs
  • Assist clients with preparation of documents needed for recertification and maintaining their housing
  • Upon training, provide assistance with self-administration of medication consistent with Breaking Ground's policies and procedures
Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Two years of experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs

Excellent writing and communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred

Pay Type Hourly


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