Housing & Entitlements Specialist, Renee Steedley

African-American-Planning-Commission,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, 23 days PTO

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

403B Retirement Plan

Job summary

African-American Planning Commission, Inc. seeks a Family Services Housing Specialist to coordinate housing pathways, collaborate with HPD and partner agencies, and support clients in obtaining housing opportunities.

You will maintain confidential records, assess entitlement applications, and provide advocacy to secure public benefits while developing personalized referrals and goals for improved independent living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate human service discipline (social work, psychology or other acceptable discipline)
• Excellent grant writing and communication skills are a prerequisite
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with focus on client service
• Strong written communication skills and ability to complete reports

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, network with HPD, private landlords, NY/NY Housing, and Project Homeward Bound
• Maintain up-to-date confidential case records and oversee client entitlement applications
• Provide guidance on benefits (Food Stamps, SSI, SSD, Veterans Benefits, etc.) and develop referrals
• Prepare bi-weekly reports for supervisors and director
• Develop mutually realized goals for clients to enable independent living
• Serve as liaison to support service agencies and programs
• Complete daily and monthly activity reports
• Comply with applicable policies and procedures
• Assist with program development and outreach activities

Skills

Grant writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Associate Degree in related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Family Services, Housing Specialists are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities.Network actively with HPD, private landlords, NY/NY Housing, and Project Homeward Bound.Research and identify other agencies, organizations, realty companies as well as local and state housing agencies.Organize outings to show housing-ready clients the various dwellings available within and without the community.Participate in meetings with Social Service staff to coordinate goals and objective for clients.Attend in-service training programs and off-site training programs as requested by the Family Services Supervisor.Give clients tips on how to follow up on housing leads. Referrals may be made to local community service programs.Work with private and public organizations to further the Housing Program of the facility.Maintains up-to-date confidential case records.Responsible for overseeing client entitlement application;Provides guidance and information;Monitors daily statistics of clients who apply for and/or are eligible to apply for public benefits;Prepares Bi-weekly report for Family Services Supervisor, Assistant Program Director & Program DirectorProvides ongoing entitlement assessment and applications as a basis for developing appropriate referrals and other interventions.Provides specific, ongoing information, counseling and advocacy services to effect appropriate referrals.Develops mutually realized goals for clients to enable improved independent living.Serves as liaison to appropriate support service agencies and programs (Food Stamps, SSI, SSD, Veterans Benefits, etc.).Develops community-based and/or knowledge in a particular case management specialty, (Entitlements, etc.)Completes daily and monthly activity reports.Conducts work related functions with staff, clients and others, in a professional manner.Complies with House/OTDA/HRA policies and procedures.Performs other related duties as may be requested.Minimal Qualifications:Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate human service discipline (social work, psychology or other acceptable discipline),Minimum of at least five (5) years of placement counseling in a similar social service setting, or any combination of post-secondary education and related experience totaling five (5) years orAssociate Degree in a related field (Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Business, Liberal Arts, etc.) with at least 2-3 years’ experience.Excellent grant writing and communication skills are a pre-requisite for this post.Bilingual (Spanish) , Highly preferred.Other Qualifications:Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with focus on providing excellent client services.Strong written communication skills and ability to complete reports, as assignedDemonstrate ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff and external vendors.Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem solving skills.Experience working collaboratively in a team oriented and outcomes focused environment.Compensation and BenefitsBase salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience and performance in the role.CompensationThe base salary compensation being offered for this role is $61,261.20 per year.BenefitsAAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision• Commuter Benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)• Life Insurance• Long Term Disability• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.