Bilingual Housing Counselor & Advocate

Violence Intervention Program, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 39.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Violence Intervention Program, Inc. in the Bronx is seeking a Housing Specialist to provide long-term housing and supportive services, including case management, workshops, benefits coordination and safety planning.

The role aims to help participants achieve self-sufficiency and permanent housing in a hybrid work setting. You will work with program participants to coordinate housing applications, advocate on housing issues, and connect clients with local and federal benefits while

Qualifikationen

• BSW, BA or equivalent relevant experience in the field of human services.
• Bilingual required (English/Spanish – verbal and written).
• Advocacy and/or counseling experience in domestic violence or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Well organized, able to work independently and collaboratively with a flexible schedule.
• Knowledgeable in working with diverse communities, particularly Latinx, people of color, and low-income populations and deliver culturally competent services.
• Ability to operate office equipment and software (MS Office, client database).
• Must exercise compassion and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain confidentiality and work well with a team.
• Passionate about intersectional social justice issues impacting survivors.

Aufgaben

• Perform telephone screening to identify potential participants.
• Conduct intake assessment on all program participants to identify needs and create/discuss safety plans.
• Provide information and referrals; advocacy and accompaniment as it relates to housing and public benefits. This includes over the phone, in person and via written correspondence in a timely manner.
• Consistently assess the safety of clients to ensure their security, and that of their children; and create safety plans as needed.
• Work collaboratively with staff and other service providers on a consistent basis to ensure the highest quality service delivery.
• Adhere to mandated reporting requirements as they relate to such issues as child abuse/neglect, suicide/homicide concerns, etc.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled agency and program meeting including supervision sessions, trainings, case conferences, agency-wide staff meetings, team meetings, inter-disciplinary meetings, etc.
• Conduct community outreach and /or educational workshops as needed by program.
• Represent VIP at conferences, community meetings and special events; including Promoting VIP services at all public functions.
• Report Language access issues as they occur to Associate Director of Community Programs.
• Perform other tasks as required, including any related administrative duties as needed.
• Housing & Public Benefits Functions: Assist program participants with completing housing applications (i.e.NYCHA Public Housing; Affordable Housing and/or private housing).
• Advocate on behalf of clients regarding housing court issues, emergency transfers, applying for public benefits etc.
• Stay informed and provide information to clients regarding local, state and federal programs that provide rental arrears and assistance.
• Participate and advocate in policy discussions about housing and public benefit rights and assist in local and state lobbying efforts including participating in round tables.
• Network with realtors in various communities and accessing their ability to work with program participants.
• Conduct groups on housing resources, issues, etc.
• Research low-income housing and maintaining a current resource directory.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Advocacy and/or counseling experience

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Documentation skills

Well organized and able to work both独立

Trauma-informed care

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Passion for social justice

Ausbildung

BSW, BA or equivalent relevant experience in the field of human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The Violence Intervention Program, Inc. in the Bronx is seeking a Housing Specialist to provide long-term housing and supportive services, including case management, workshops, benefits coordination and safety planning.

The role aims to help participants achieve self-sufficiency and permanent housing in a hybrid work setting. You will work with program participants to coordinate housing applications, advocate on housing issues, and connect clients with local and federal benefits while