HOUSING SPECIALIST - $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Housing Specialist to work in our Brentwood Family Shelter. The Housing Specialist is responsible for assisting homeless families in obtaining permanent housing. The Housing Specialist will be experienced with the housing process, is familiar with housing resources, is able to form relationships with landlords and brokers, inspect apartments, accompany clients to apartment viewings, and collaborate with the Department of Social Services (DSS) to link apartments and utilize rental subsidy programs.

**$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• **$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!**
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Housing Specialist will conduct comprehensive intake of each client within 5 business days of client arrival.
• Develop individualized housing plans for each client. Instruct clients on required housing log procedure.
• Provide clients with additional information, assist in the collection of necessary documentation and build communication skills required to secure and maintain permanent housing.
• The Housing Specialist will assist clients in the completion of all housing program applications and ensure the applications are submitted to housing programs in a timely manner.
• Remain current on potential housing availability.
• Collect required client housing logs weekly.
• Complete monthly DSS housing logs cover sheet for each client.
• Housing Specialist will have a face-to-face meeting with each client semi-monthly.
• Document all contact with and on behalf of the client in a progress note.
• Connect with community realtors and housing agencies to develop new housing resources.
• Escort clients to view apartments and other appointments as needed.
• Arrange for the timely completion of housing inspections.
• Assist clients in moving into permanent housing e.g. attend lease signing, ensure utilities are turned on, and coordinate transportation and moving.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, department meetings, weekly individual supervisory sessions, and staff training.
• This position is essential to the safe and continuous operation of the program. Essential employees are expected to report to work during inclement weather and other relevant emergency situations to ensure uninterrupted care and support for clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma required.

Prior experience in human services preferred.

Knowledge of homeless population and DSS policies and regulations.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Computer literate.

Bilingual a plus

Valid Clean NYS Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as moderate lifting.

This position requires going up and down stairs.