Housing Specialist Position

1 week ago

Kew Gardens Hills, New York, United States Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY Full time
Job Description

Position: Housing Specialist
Salary: $50,000
About CIDNY:
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is a leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is to remove barriers to full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary:
CIDNY is seeking a Housing Specialist to assist individuals in locating affordable housing options in NYC, helping them understand their rights in getting reasonable accommodations and home modifications, and providing advocacy services to resolve current housing issues. The Housing Specialist will also provide housing subsidies to individuals transitioning or diverting from institutional settings in NYC to the community. The housing specialist will conduct regular housing workshops and outreach throughout NYC.

Responsibilities:
Identify housing opportunities for unstably housed individuals and work directly or indirectly with individuals who need services to avoid institutional placement or to transition from institutions to the community.
Maintain a list of available housing in the region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to services, and rental costs.
Assist in completion of applications, help prepare consumers for housing interviews, and ensure secure housing outcomes.
Stay current on benefits and services available to consumers.
Conduct comprehensive assessments relevant to consumer housing needs, particularly as it relates to ability to maintain and/or retain independence in the community.
Collaborate with consumers to create plans of service and periodically review the plan for adjustments.
Ensure all client data and service provision details are current and accurate and that confidentiality and HIPAA requirements are met.
Complete all required paperwork for consumer files as per agency policy.
Assist consumers in development and exercise of self-advocacy skills and independent living skill building through active involvement in the achievement of service goals.
Act as a liaison and/or advocate with other service or benefits providers for consumers.
Contribute to the organization's systems-based advocacy programs by communicating observed barriers/successes related to benefits and services available to people with disabilities, participate in selected advocacy activities, and/or identify consumers who are representative of certain systems-based advocacy issues.
Participate in community outreaches, presentations, and workshops, as assigned.
Attend agency's in-service training and unit meetings, as well as any other agency-related activities and off-site trainings.
Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Excellent advocacy, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
Must be computer literate of basic Microsoft Programs and have the ability to learn new applications and database systems quickly.
Respectful and comfortable with persons from different backgrounds.
Understanding or experience with disability-related issues.
Multilingual preferred.
Significant understanding of housing development, the public and private real estate industry, as well as Public Housing Authorities.
Depth knowledge of State and federal housing programs, familiarity with housing issues as they relate to persons with disabilities, and experience working with advocates and the ability to create and nurture working partnerships both internally and externally.
Ability to travel throughout NYC and Albany.

Benefits:
Medical, paid time off, Sick pay, Paid holidays, Dental, Life insurance, Vision, and 403B plan.

How to Apply:
Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Abaewusuwa Egyin, Housing Program Manager. Do not send applications by fax. Please use the job title as the email header. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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