Housing Specialist

Transform Lives - Lead Change - Join Project HospitalityAre you passionate about addressing homelessness in New York City? Project Hospitality, the largest not-for-profit on Staten Island, is seeking a dynamic Housing Specialist to join Carpenter House, our Department of Homeless Service adult shelter. In this critical role, you’ll be a key member who aids in the smooth and efficient daily operations of the shelter. This role helps our clients to be able to make that next step in becoming housing ready as you help them to complete housing applications, view possible housing options and eventually move into their next level of permanent housing. You’ll become a valuable part of the innovative and welcoming environment we seek to provide for the clients we serve. This role offers the chance to leave a lasting impact on the lives of individuals by helping them find stability, dignity and hope when they need it most.We’re looking for someone who can:Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environmentUtilize their excellent interpersonal skills to ensure that all our clients are treated with warmth, compassion and respectUse their excellent communication skills not only with our clients and other visitors to the shelter but also with our diverse teamMultitask without becoming overwhelmedWhat we’ll expect you to do:Be responsible for advocacy and providing assistance to clients in obtaining permanent housingMake referrals to special housing agencies and assist in the completion of housing applications including Section 8 and NY/NY paperworkMeet with clients on a regular basis to develop strategies to meet their housing needsCoordinate permanent housing searchesConduct housing workshops for the clients in order that they might become housing readyEscort clients to view apartments and meet prospective landlords and real estate brokersAttend weekly resident meetings for case conference purposesSubmit all monthly reporting in a timely manner.Additional Benefits you’ll receive:Generous PTO starting at 3 weeks’ Vacation plus paid Holidays, NYS Paid Sick Time and Personal Days403 B; with annual discretionary agency-funded bonusMedical Benefits (Dental, Vision, General Health, Behavioral Health, FSA: Health, Dependent care, and Transit)Access to unique membership-based training and continuing education creditsTuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance (EAP)Voluntary Life insurance (Agency and Employee sponsored), Short Term and Long Term DisabilityAre YOU Ready to Join a Mission-Driven Team?The credentials and experience we require:Bachelor’s degree required, previous housing experience working with the homeless, mentally ill, and chemically addicted populations preferredMust have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issuesStrong organizational and multitasking skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and professional boundariesComfortable working in a diverse, team-oriented and crisis-responsive environmentMust have the ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projectsPhysical ability to perform the essential job functions are neededIn addition, the Housing Specialist shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve #J-18808-Ljbffr Project Hospitality