Housing Specialist
The New York Foundling · Brooklyn, NY · 1 wk ago
OTHR$54k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assist youth with the goal of APPLA to locate housing by maintaining and developing a relationship with the youth.
- Completing all housing applications (NYCHA/Section 8/SH & Vouchers).
- To assist youth with locating permanent housing in NYC.
- Collaborating with stakeholders & agency staff (medical/MH/case planning) to support youth with the housing process.
- Requesting Furniture Grant Assistance to assist youth with obtaining furniture for their new apartment/home.
- Responsible for ensuring that all documentation is in accordance with agency/ACS/Fair Futures policy in CNNX, & Care4 database systems.
- Responsible for attending coaching as well as all agency/ACS/Fair Futures trainings in accordance for job position.
- Setting up interview/apartment viewings to support youth with making an informed decision regarding housing and housing programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social service related field (including education, psychology, social work, or a related subject area).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a social service or housing agency.
- Knowledgeable on NYC housing options for youth aging out of foster care and low-income housing programs.
- Ability to work with diverse population and work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed, youth development lens.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to relate to young people, engage them in conversation, and provide support and encouragement.
- Knowledgeable in Excel, Word, TEAMS, Outlook & Power Point, CONNXs, Car4 & Evolv NX.