Housing Navigator for Recovery & Permanent Housing

Phoenix House of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with substance use disorders. As a Housing Specialist, you will help clients transition from rehabilitation to permanent housing, assess eligibility for housing programs, and develop partnerships with government and community agencies to expand housing access.

You’ll maintain a housing resources database, conduct sessions and groups on housing issues, and provide referrals, advocacy, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing required.
• Minimum one year in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to identify permanent housing options and complete housing applications.
• Develop and maintain a database of housing resources and partnerships with government/community agencies.
• Provide individual counseling, advocacy, and support related to housing needs and options.
• Facilitate educational workshops on housing resources and document management for applications.
• Coordinate with brokers, landlords, and management companies to expand housing opportunities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Judgment

Ethical practices

Relationship management

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Decision making

Crisis management

Cultural awareness

Professional boundaries

Technical capacity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with substance use disorders. As a Housing Specialist, you will help clients transition from rehabilitation to permanent housing, assess eligibility for housing programs, and develop partnerships with government and community agencies to expand housing access.

You’ll maintain a housing resources database, conduct sessions and groups on housing issues, and provide referrals, advocacy, and