Housing Specialist

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States The Bridge Full time
Housing Specialist Job Summary

The Bridge is seeking a skilled Housing Specialist to join our team. As a Housing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing housing plans, placement, and follow-up for referred clients. You will collaborate with case managers and clients to identify and secure permanent housing opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish linkages and maintain working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords to identify new housing opportunities for clients.
  • Maintain and update a database of available housing options with relevant details and document status changes, findings, and activities.
  • Ensure uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments.
  • Confirm landlord and management company compliance in meeting established housing laws, building codes, and lease agreements.
  • Inform case management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with clients maintaining units.
  • Work with case managers to identify and problem-solve barriers to permanent housing and assist with preparing clients for the housing process.
  • Provide accurate, complete, and timely data entry and other documentation of findings, apartment unit status, inspections, readiness, and as needed, interactions and assessments with clients.

Requirements:
  • Work experience in NYC voucher programs, housing subsidies, supportive housing programs, and negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies providing housing for special needs populations.
  • Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes.
  • Computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Prior experience using HOME, CARES, CAPS, Housing Connect, etc. databases.
  • Excellent public-facing customer service skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

About The Bridge:
The Bridge is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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