Housing Navigator-Respite Care

Comunilife, Inc.; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Case management

Eligibility determinations

Networking

Landlord relations

Formation

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

Outils

Database management

Description du poste

The Housing Navigator position provides assistance, information, and support to clients around securing safe, appropriate housing using subsidies and/or other available resources in New York City that suit the individual’s needs and to maintain residential stability. The Housing Navigator must be aware of and understand current housing subsidies, public benefit programs, and develop resources to include establishing relationships with landlords and brokers.Schedule:Tues.-Sat. 9am - 5pmESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAssess each client's housing needs within 48 hours of admission and participate to develop discharge planAssist in determination of client’s eligibility for government-financed housing programs and benefit programsIdentify, obtain, and assist documents needed for applications for supportive and permanent housingAssist in the escorting of clients to housing appointments and referring entities outside of the facilityIdentify and maintain resources of key information and individuals in various agencies (HRA, NYCHA, HPD) to facilitate the most current and accurate permanent housing application processesDevelop and maintain a database of available housing resources as well as other relevant community resources (i.e., banks, utility company contacts, grocery stores, pharmacies, transportation, etc.)Identify new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networkingMaintain strong working relationships with landlord and management companiesPrepare clients for permanent housing interviews and arranges for transportation or escorts as neededEnsure that discharge plan meets the safety, self-sufficiently and related need of the client in collaboration with social service staff membersEducation and Experience Requirement(s):Bachelor degree in human services, social services, behavioral science, psychology or a related fieldOne year of relevant community-based residential management or social service agency experienceDemonstrated prior success in case management functions or eligibility determinations for community-based social welfare organizations desirableComunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.