APS HOUSING SPECIALIST

Company Description

Job Description

Adult Protective Service (APS) is mandated by the State of New York to provide social, legal and protective services to individuals 18 years of age and older, who because of mental or physical impairments are unable to meet their essential needs for food, shelter, clothing or medical care, secure benefits and entitlements or protect themselves from physical or mental injury, neglect , maltreatment, or financial exploitation; are in need of protection from actual or threatened harm, neglect or hazardous coordination; and have no one available who is willing and able to assist them responsibly.

Adult Protective Services (APS) establishes appropriate safeguards to protect a given individual's resources, safety, or health, and stabilizes the situation. APS ensures that medical and psychiatric services, prevention, financial management, home care, legal services and as last resort, institutional placements are provided.

The Housing Specialist coordinates the housing search and placement within the private and governmental rental market along with leveraging required services that will assist participants in maintaining permanent housing. These staff create and maintain consistent communication between APS staff APS eligible individuals, landlords and appropriate collaborating agencies to assist APS eligible individuals in locating and securing permanent housing. These individuals provide a variety of office and field activities to manage and observe a rapid housing transition program for individuals who require APS intervention. They also compile related and relevant documentation.

Adult Protective Services (APS) is recruiting for one (1) Community Coordinator to function as a Housing Specialist, who will:

- Orient eligible participants to the housing program and provide housing resources and referrals needed to stabilize and promote integration into permanent housing.

. Provide information and referral assistance for support from social service agencies and other community programs in conjunction with caseworker.

- Develop housing placement through assessment of housing history, financial capabilities and eligibility using case conferences with APS caseworkers and supervisors to determine client's needs, goals, and eligibility to define appropriate housing opportunities.

. Develop a housing procurement, financial plan and self-sufficiency case management plan with APS clients that includes identifying needs, outlining goals and determining eligibility. This Includes community outreach, interacting with Landlord and Property Managers as well as networking with realtors.

- Identify and arrange for services that will help clients maintain their permanent housing, including filing for benefits and obtaining housing subsidies.

- Coordinate housing searches and assist with applications, interview and follow-up to secure placement in private and publicly supported housing.

- Develop and maintain control to ensure the documenting and processing of incoming referrals to the housing APS Housing unit.

. Develop an inventory of housing opportunities and maintain a directory of resources. Maintains accurate daily logs, records and databases which reflect monthly reports, outcomes and statistics.

. Maintain the Asner database to reflect all activity, documentation and services provided to APS clients.

- Provide advocacy and mediation with landlords and their representatives on behalf of any APS individuals to develop a workable plan to secure housing.

. Provide APS clients with referral assistance, application assistance and any support needed in networking with appropriate social service agencies and community programs.

- Serve as an ongoing liaison between the agency and property managers.

Salary Range: $ 62,868 - 72,298

Work Location: 109 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003

Hours/Schedule: 9:00am-17:00pm (Flexible)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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