Rapid Transition Housing Specialist

Location: Buffalo, NY.

Description

Educate, assist, and provide outreach to individuals seeking housing to transition to affordable, safe and stable housing in the community.

Responsibilities

• Identify independent housing opportunities for individuals with unstable housing, who are either in an inpatient setting or in the community with unstable housing.
• Assist eligible Rapid Transition Housing participants through steps necessary for enrollment.
• Collaborate with applicants and/or their Independent Living Specialist (ILS), Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate ensuring a support services plan is in place for program enrollment.
• Assist eligible participants through all steps necessary for enrollment and admission, including acquiring eligibility documentation, filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses, completing unit inspections, etc.
• Conduct follow‑ups after housing is secured, and consumers move in, including verifying occupancy of the unit, continued eligibility, and assistance applying for utilities and utility assistance programs.

Education & Training

Associate degree in a related human services field OR Bachelor’s degree in a related human services field. Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

Knowledge & Experience

• Associate degree requires two (2) years of work experience related to Human Services.
• Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long‑term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with homeless individuals who have had any of the following: mental health, substance use, developmental disabilities, veterans, previously incarcerated, is a plus.

Pay

$42,000–$45,000 per year.

Submit resume and cover letter to Human Resources Dept., WNY Independent Living, Inc., 3108 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214. Email: employment@wnyil.org