Housing Case Coordinator

Opportunities for Otsego; Town of Oneonta (NY); In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Opportunities For Otsego, Inc. is seeking a Housing Case Coordinator for its Emergency Housing Assistance Program in Oneonta, NY. The role focuses on helping homeless families and at-risk individuals through a Housing First approach, including intake interviews and assessments.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED/HSED and may require an Associate’s degree. Experience in human services and a NYSOAR certification (within 90 days of hire if training is available) are preferred, along

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Associate’s degree in social work, criminal justice, sociology, or related field preferred.
• One year of relevant experience in human services preferred.
• Knowledge of homelessness and low-income housing issues.
• NYS SOAR certification within 90 days of hire (if required training is available).
• Valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Mansioni

• Conduct client intake interviews.
• Conduct complete assessments of household resources.
• Help clients develop and implement plans to obtain and/or maintain long-term housing.
• Conduct home visits and inspections as required.
• Work with landlords to create rental agreements, payment arrangements, and tenant rights/responsibilities.

Conoscenze

Client intake interviews

Assessments of resources

Housing plan development

Landlord coordination

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Associate’s degree in social work, criminal justice, sociology, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Be a part of the solution to the local housing crisis by offering hope and stability to homeless families and those at risk of becoming homeless. Our Emergency Housing Assistance Program is hiring a compassionate, organized individual to provide support services for families and individuals who need assistance to obtain or retain safe, stable, affordable housing using a Housing First approach.

As Housing Case Coordinator you will:

• Conduct client intake interviews
• Conduct complete assessments of household resources
• Help clients develop and implement plans to obtain and/or maintain long-term housing
• Conduct home visits and inspections as required
• Work with landlords to create agreements on rentals, payment arrangements, and tenant rights/responsibilities

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED/HSED required; Associate’s degree in social work, criminal justice, sociology, or related fieldpreferred; one year of relevant experience working in human services preferred; knowledge of issues related tohomelessness and low-income housing; obtain NYS SOAR certification, which should be completed within 90 days of hire (ifrequired training is available); valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Pay Range Guide:

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)