Housing Specialist
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Housing Specialist

Shelter- New Providence, 225 E 45th St, New York, New York, United States of America

Req #1283

Monday, October 21, 2024

Title: Housing Specialist

Program: New Providence Women's Shelter

Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000 per year

Program Description:

The New Providence Women's Shelter is a 130-bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless women diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, an on-site Article 28 Clinic provides primary and behavioral health care services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of theHousing Specialistinclude but are not limited to the following activities:

+ Acts as primary liaison with DHS for scheduling interviews and other housing-related items

+ Visit housing providers to develop and maintain positive working relationships

+ Prepare clients for housing interviews, accompany them on tours to facilities, and generally coordinate the housing referral process

+ Maintains an updated resource manual on available housing

+ Create and maintain a system to track housing applications and their status

+ Consult with case management staff regarding housing options for individual clients and adherence to their Individual Living Plans, identifying short and long-term objectives to be achieved.

+ Input all client information and updates in a timely fashion into the CARES system.

+ Collaborate with clients and other staff to identify and obtain financial entitlements, housing, and other concrete services.

+ Counsel clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as achieving housing goals, and finding permanent or alternative housing and employment opportunities.

+ Organize and educate clients through sessions.

Qualifications:

+ A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

+ A Master's degree in Social Work or other human services field is strongly preferred.

+ A minimum of three years of experience working with homeless Mentally Ill and Chemical Affected also known as (MICA) individuals or other special needs populations.

+ Have a growing knowledge of NYC low-income and special needs housing including NY/NY Supportive and Supported Housing, Section 8 Housing, LINC housing, Shelter Exit Transition (SET), Public Assistance, and CUCS housing options. (Preferred)

+ Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.

+ Must walk the floors of the facility, traveling up and down staircases.

+ Knowledge of case management software, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Other details

+ Pay Type Hourly

+ Employment Indicator Regular

+ Min Hiring Rate $45,000.00

+ Max Hiring Rate $50,000.00

+ Required Education Equivalent Experience

+ Shelter- New Providence, 225 E 45th St, New York, New York, United States of America