Housing Specialist, Bronx

Housing Specialist

This position works within our services department and assists clients in identifying appropriate, affordable housing options.

Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish a working relationship

Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes, and lease agreements

Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients who are housing-ready

Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships

Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments

Develops and maintains a database of available housing options

Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks

Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance

Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with the client maintaining units

Prepare housing packages (HRAs 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, LINC IV, IV + & V, etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access to any needed documents.

Work experience should include, but is not limited to, negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies and providing housing for special needs populations. Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes is essential. Must possess a valid driver's license. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals who are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with one late day of 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Full time, 35 hour work week.