Housing Specialist

4 days ago

New York, New York, United States URI Careers Full time $44,463 - $55,119 per year

POSITION REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Assess clients' housing needs and develop an individualized plan to secure safe, affordable housing.
  • Assess clients' eligibility for government-financed housing programs, including subsidies, and benefit programs.
  • Assist clients to secure and complete applications for permanent housing.
  • Identify, and assist clients to obtain relevant documents needed for applications for permanent housing.
  • Provide individual counseling, advocacy and support to clients.
  • Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing (including available housing resources, apartment search techniques, mock interviews, and other best practices).
  • Develop and maintain a database of resources, including a listing of brokers, landlords, and management companies.
  • Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with government partners, and supportive community-based organizations.
  • Participate in team meetings, case conferences and meetings with prospective brokers and landlords.
  • Serve as a resource to the shelters' social services department staff.
  • Represent URI at city and statewide coalitions, task forces and committees related to housing.
  • Participate in monthly staff meetings, case conferences and training seminars conducted to enhance one's skills
  • Assist with reports and program evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Shelter Program Director.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma plus two (2) years of relevant training and experience, including experience working with victims of domestic violence; or Bachelor's degree in health or human services.
  • Minimum of one year counseling experience and two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate or case management.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against disenfranchised communities including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to write and record case documentation, skills in group counseling, working knowledge of women's issues, sensitivity to women's needs, have a demonstrated ability to advocate and provide follow-up around housing issues, and able to conduct housing specific workshops.
  • Additionally, possess knowledge and skills necessary to develop strong linkages with city and private housing agencies as well as the ability to secure permanent housing for homeless population.
  • Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed
  • Employee must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate: $21.4286/hr - $26.5649/hr

Urban Resource Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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