Outreach Housing Specialist - Transit Homeless Outreach

About the role

Reports to the clinical supervisor. 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.

Responsibilities

• Submit, compile, copy, and distribute HRA2010e housing packages, CITY FHEPS shopping letters and other applicable subsidy/vouchers.
• Escort/assisting clients with medical, HRA/Social security benefits, housing interviews and other housing-related appointments.
• Serve as a liaison between program and housing providers.
• Assist in tracking statistical data and data entry into various databases.
• Research resources, particularly permanent housing options for clients.
• Liaison with current providers and establish opportunities with providers for new housing options.
• Maintain correspondence relating to housing interviews.
• Assisting clients to coordinate their move with DHS, landlords and other key personnel.
• Work with Transit ILS and Case managers to support clients in permanent housing.
• Provide outreach and canvassing to engage with clients, as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred.
• Experience in processing housing applications, such as: NYCHA, Section 8, and NY/NY 2010e, CITY FHEPS, SEPS and HUD-VASH strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years working with clients on the issues of homelessness, addictions, mental illness, entitlements and housing.
• Demonstrable writing and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Bi-lingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.
• Fire Safety and First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to pass test to acquire these credentials required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Schedule

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Sunday-Thursday 10am-6:30pm.

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.
• Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.