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4 weeks ago
At Harlem United Community AIDS Center Inc, we are seeking a highly skilled Housing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in housing assistance and a passion for helping families in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a caseload of approximately 35 families and provide individualized support to ensure successful housing placement.
- Assess housing history and independent living skills of clients to develop effective service plans.
- Collaborate with clients to identify and access benefits, such as housing subsidies and community resources.
- Prepare and submit regular reports to the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to track client progress.
- Identify and secure safe and healthy housing options for clients, including apartments that meet the City of New York's safety and health standards.
- Coordinate care with clients' Case Managers to ensure access to a full range of community-based services.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and housing status.
- Provide education and support to enhance clients' independent living skills and promote housing stability.
- Assist clients with financial management, including budgeting, bill payments, and saving money.
- Perform monthly apartment inspections to ensure clients maintain their living space.
- Advocate on behalf of clients with landlords and other stakeholders as needed.
- Participate in administrative and clinical supervision, as well as team and agency meetings.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or high school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years relevant experience working with homeless families.
- Strong working knowledge of community resources for homeless youth and children.
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, email, Excel, and internet browsing.
- Crisis management and de-escalation skills, as well as knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
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