Housing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT:

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults' centers. Our extensive array of community-based services is fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under supervision of the Program Director, the Service Coordinator (Homes Together Program)  is responsible for providing case management, housing support to participants and monthly reporting requirements that will ensure compliance with the parameters of the program. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Housing Liaison

• Acts as liaison between participants, superintendents and building managers to ensure all repairs are completed to either the participant's apartment unit or the building.
• Maintains a Building and Apartment Log, which includes date, and condition of the apartments and buildings.
• Reports all non-compliance issues with respect to the apartment and building to the Supportive Housing Manager, including incidents requiring immediate attention.
• Attends monthly DHS and NYC Co meetings.

Case Management and Record Keeping

• Provides case management and on-site crisis intervention.
• Completes required service plans.
• Facilitates monthly CAB tenant meetings.
• Educates participants with respect to good housekeeping and home-safety practices, budgeting and landlord/tenant relations, as necessary.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of all tenant contacts.
• Documents monthly progress notes in the participants' chart.
• Conducts home visits to help evaluate participants' compliance with the rules and regulations of the program and to assess the need for referral to supportive services.
• Takes random urine samples for drug screening toxicology.
• Escorts participants to social services agencies, as requested.
• Reports any alleged child neglect or abuse to the Supportive Housing Manager.

Housing Reporting Requirements

• Completes annual tenant rent calculation forms.
• Completes annual apartment inspection forms.
• Updates monthly program data base.
• Ensures annual leases are updated and filed.

REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                    

• Associate's degree or an equivalent related field required.
• Three (3+) years previous relevant experience in a Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.