Housing Specialist

Min USD $47,738.00/Yr. Max USD $47,738.00/Yr.

About the role

S:US is seeking a Housing Specialist for their homeless prevention services facility, Homebase, located in Washington Heights, New York, NY. The Housing Specialist will address all residents’ housing-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients to assess their present housing needs and status and submits appropriate applications to community resources.
• Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment, and how to handle issues related to housing.
• Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications when necessary.
• Provides housing resources (e.g., phone numbers to landlords, housing programs) to clients and acts as a liaison between landlords and clients.
• Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the facility.
• Obtains an accurate history of client’s housing situation to assess what services are needed.
• Facilitates Tier II interviews and acts as a liaison between Tier II shelter and shelter clients.
• Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (e.g., Section 8, NYCHA).
• Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA.
• Refers residents to Public Assistance and monitors their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT program.
• Negotiates, assesses, and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case from entry to discharge.
• Assists and escorts residents in going to HRA/social service agency appointments when necessary.
• Participates and attends staff, service plan review, and clinical team meetings.
• Maintains and ensures completion of accurate records and progress notes in client charts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma.
• Good interpersonal skill set, able to work independently and still function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.

Benefits

From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

Pay

Min USD $47,738.00/Yr. Max USD $47,738.00/Yr.

Schedule

In Person