Housing Access & Retention Advocate

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee is seeking a dedicated housing case manager in New York City to oversee an assigned caseload, meet with clients regularly, and ensure all housing files and reports are accurate and up to date.

You will engage individuals in a client-centered approach, provide referrals to address housing needs, and coordinate moves with landlords and external agencies to secure suitable placements. CPR and MS Office proficiency are valued assets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with homelessness housing processes and securing entitlements is desirable.
• Strong writing, communication and group facilitation skills are essential.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus; CPR training or willingness to obtain CPR is required or encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients regularly and manage all aspects of the assigned caseload; ensure files and reports are complete and up to date.
• Engage clients in a client-centered approach and provide housing referrals to address varied housing needs.
• Coordinate moves with landlords and internal/external agencies; liaise with DHS and providers to facilitate housing.
• Provide housing retention services after placement and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Group facilitation

Bilingual (advantage)

CPR training (CPR)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Bowery Residents' Committee is seeking a dedicated housing case manager in New York City to oversee an assigned caseload, meet with clients regularly, and ensure all housing files and reports are accurate and up to date.

You will engage individuals in a client-centered approach, provide referrals to address housing needs, and coordinate moves with landlords and external agencies to secure suitable placements. CPR and MS Office proficiency are valued assets.