Housing Access & Stability Navigator

Comunilife, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Comunilife, Inc. is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist NYC clients in securing safe, affordable housing with subsidies and community resources.

You will assess housing needs within 48 hours of admission and help prepare applications for government-financed programs. Responsibilities include maintaining housing resource databases, coordinating with landlords and brokers, facilitating housing interviews, arranging transportation, and ensuring discharge plans meet safety and self-sufficiency

Formación

• Bachelor degree in human services, social services, behavioral science, psychology or a related field.
• One year of relevant community-based residential management or social service agency experience desirable.
• Demonstrated prior success in case management functions or eligibility determinations desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Assess each client's housing needs within 48 hours of admission.
• Assist in determination of client’s eligibility for government-financed housing programs.
• Identify, obtain, and assist documents needed for applications for supportive and permanent housing.
• Escort clients to housing appointments and coordinate with external entities as needed.
• Identify and maintain resources with landlords and management companies to facilitate housing opportunities.
• Prepare clients for permanent housing interviews and arrange transportation or escorts as needed.

Conocimientos

Case management

Eligibility determinations

Networking

Landlord relations

Educación

Bachelor degree in human services, social services, behavioral science, psychology or related field

Herramientas

Database management

Descripción del empleo

Comunilife, Inc. is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist NYC clients in securing safe, affordable housing with subsidies and community resources.

You will assess housing needs within 48 hours of admission and help prepare applications for government-financed programs. Responsibilities include maintaining housing resource databases, coordinating with landlords and brokers, facilitating housing interviews, arranging transportation, and ensuring discharge plans meet safety and self-sufficiency