Housing Specialist - Inwood Residence

About the role

At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.

Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in securing entitlements, establish and monitor savings accounts, prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments.
• Coordinate entitlement for clients.
• Provide case management services for caseload.
• Generate weekly internal reports and compile data for funding source reports.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing housing applications, such as: NYCHA, Section 8, and NY/NY required.
• Significant experience working with clients on the issues of homelessness, addictions, mental illness, entitlements and housing.
• Demonstrable writing, communication and group facilitation skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• BA/BS preferred. Some college and work experience may be substituted in lieu of a four-year degree.
• Bi-lingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.
• Health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week