Housing Specialist

About the role

The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors. Location: New York, NY 10023

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
• Counsel residents on rent arrears, credit and criminal background checks, NYCHA & current available city subsidies, supportive housing, DGS regulations and related obstacles to securing permanent housing.
• Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
• Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
• Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience in shelter services for low-income and/or homeless population.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A clean and valid driver's license is a plus.

Pay

$21.64/hour