Housing Navigator: Help Clients Secure Permanent Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation, sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Phoenix House is seeking a Housing Specialist in Hauppauge, NY to help clients transition from rehabilitation to permanent housing. You will assess eligibility for government-financed housing, assist with applications, and maintain a resource database.

You will provide counseling, advocacy and support for housing documents, develop workshops, and engage with community partners to expand housing options. This role requires CASAC credential, at least one year in behavioral health, and a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ eligibility for government-financed housing programs and subsidies.
• Assist clients to secure and complete applications for permanent housing.
• Identify and collect documents needed for housing applications.
• Provide individual counseling, advocacy and housing-related support.
• Develop and facilitate housing workshops and groups; maintain resource database.
• Engage with community partners to expand housing opportunities.

Skills

CASAC credential

Behavioral health experience

Advocacy & outreach

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CASAC credential in good standing

Job description

Phoenix House is seeking a Housing Specialist in Hauppauge, NY to help clients transition from rehabilitation to permanent housing. You will assess eligibility for government-financed housing, assist with applications, and maintain a resource database.

You will provide counseling, advocacy and support for housing documents, develop workshops, and engage with community partners to expand housing options. This role requires CASAC credential, at least one year in behavioral health, and a