Position Overview: The Housing Specialist assesses housing barriers of individuals experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs. They will develop a housing procurement, financial and self-sufficiency case plan with clients; this shall include, but is not limited to, intake interviews, determining client goals, needs, and eligibility.
Essential Key Functions:
· Assesses housing needs of client upon referral from other providers.
· Develops and maintains housing resources and assists clients in finding permanent, affordable housing.
· Facilitate the prioritization of project-eligible individuals for participation in the project.
· Will procure and place participants in affordable housing and determine participant income resources that could offset subsidy amount.
· Work in partnership with HUB’s housing offices and under the direction of the Housing Services Director, manage the timely payment of subsidy funds for apartment rental, utility payment one-time payments for furnishings.
· Maintain documentation of client progress in case records according to all contractual & regulatory standards.
· Coordinate services and communicate to team about clients’ housing progress along with participating in case reviews and case conferences.
· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Minimum of (2) two years of experience in housing program.
· Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate within 30 days of hire.
o Website info: https://nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspx
· HQSI Certification is a plus but not necessary.
· Basic Social work experience preferred.
· Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills
· Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
· Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.
Experience:
- Experience in social work or a related field.
- Knowledge of housing programs, including Section 8, and their requirements.
- Proven experience in crisis intervention and crisis management.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with addiction counseling and supportive services.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
Skills:
- Ability to negotiate and advocate for residents' interests.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing and crisis intervention techniques.
- Experience with housing programs, including Section 8.
- Strong social work and counseling skills.
- Ability to manage crisis situations and provide emotional support to residents.
- Familiarity with property management and housing law.
- Experience in addiction counseling and supportive services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,546.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
