Housing Specialist

Home Life Services, Inc.

Corona, NY

Description

Position Title: Housing Specialist

Reports To: Director of Social Services/Housing Specialist Supervisor

Department: Social Services Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Status: Essential

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Housing Specialist will be responsible for assessing clients' eligibility and determining their housing and service needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Secures permanent housing for clients from a wide range of sources, including government agencies, private landlords, and brokers
Assists clients with the search for available properties and negotiates terms on behalf of clients
Ensures client's understanding of their rights and responsibilities as tenants
Provides clients with information and refers them to additional support programs or services.
Prepares and maintains daily logs, records, and reports
Counsels and assists clients in completing all necessary paperwork, including lease signings.
Partner with Case Managers to prepare clients for landlord/broker interviews
Assists and counsels clients in regards to keeping their appointments
Ensures that new apartments are client-ready (e.g. utilities turned on, furniture delivered)
Maintains accurate records on client compliance via appointments and interviews
Must meet or surpass target goals set for permanent housing placements and related indicators.
In the event of an emergency, Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduled
Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon assessment of company needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 2 years experience working within the Social Services Field
Experience with the Homeless population
Experience with the CARES system
Must be diligent and organized
Must be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing)
Must be sensitive to different cultures and socioeconomic conditions
Knowledge of regulatory standards and property management
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

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