Housing Specialist (46413)

Job Details Job Location: New York, NY 10019 Education Level: High School or GED Salary Range: $27.47 - $27.47 Hourly Job Shift: Variable (for multiples) Overview Managing and directing a comprehensive program of support, safety and success for residents that include housing, counseling, benefit entitlements, program placement, health and educational programs and comprehensive case management. Responsibilities Conduct fieldwork to outreach and identify new housing resources. Develop and maintain linkages with brokers, landlords, real estate companies, and management offices that lead to housing placements. Facilitate appointments and accompany residents to apartment viewings, including utilizing public transportation to and from appointments. Conduct housing inspections and complete/collect pre‑clearance forms for clients who have been approved for apartments. Work with brokers/landlords to obtain required documentation for completion of subsidy packages. Meet residents regularly (bi‑weekly, monthly, etc.) to assess, update, and schedule housing viewing opportunities. Maintain up‑to‑date housing case notes based on meetings with residents; enter all notes into CARES/HOME. Assist clients with completing housing applications through NYC Housing Connect and other application portals. Work closely with the social service team, DHS and HRA to expedite placements and make recommendations for successful moves. Assist the Director of Social Services and Shelter Director to ensure performance objectives, including placement goals for the number of residents rehoused, are met. Work with all DHS and HRA staff to ensure client housing needs are being addressed in a timely and thoughtful manner. Complete and submit HRA‑2010E applications. Coordinate housing contracts, referrals and follow‑up to service providers, including but not limited to DHS. Adhere to DHS timeframes for permanent housing placements. Attend required DHS meetings. Maintain flexible work hours to meet the needs of the clients (e.g., work at least two late nights or more if needed). Conduct workshops for residents on the housing search, application, and interview process as needed. Teach residents how to advocate for themselves when seeking permanent housing in the community. Conduct quarterly workshops for landlords/brokers on housing subsidy changes as needed. Assist with resident move‑outs, including lifting, loading and unloading residents’ property. Assist with shelter audit and compliance, including preparing for state, city and other inspections (DHS, OTDA and Callahan). Other duties as assigned by the Director of Social Services and/or Shelter Director. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience Two (2) plus years’ experience working with mentally ill, medically frail or homeless population. Exceptional knowledge of regional housing, supportive housing, Section 8 and other rental assistance programs. Skill Sets Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong PC skills, including Word and Excel. Languages Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Care for the Homeless