Housing Services Specialist

Project Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,552 - 43,904; Part time

Job summary

Project Hospitality is seeking a part-time position based in Staten Island, NY, focused on supporting clients in securing and sustaining housing. Responsibilities include assisting with housing applications, providing rental assistance, and maintaining client documentation.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with disadvantaged populations and strong communication skills. The hourly salary range is between $23.63 and $31.87. Flexible working hours to meet program needs are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with disadvantaged populations.
• Experience in housing placement and lease negotiation is required.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions physically.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with housing search and applications.
• Provide tenancy sustaining activities like rental assistance.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and data entry.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in housing placement

Proficiency with computers

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Social Care Network - Staten Island , NY 10305Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $23.63 - $31.87 HourlyJob Shift: Variable

Responsibilities

• Pre-tenancy Activities such as, but not limited to, housing search/navigation, housing applications, lease negotiation support and screening assistance
• Tenancy sustaining activities such as, but not limited to, short-term rental assistance, utility payment assistance, recertification, resolving disputes with landlords to reduce eviction
• Community transitional supports such as, but not limited to, paying security deposits, pest eradication, pantry stocking, and providing household supplies & furnishing
• Maintain complete and accurate client files/documentation; ensure quality assurance. Data entry
• Attend scheduled supervision sessions, case conferences, and training as required

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the housing of disadvantaged populations
• Experience in housing placement, lease negotiation, and navigating housing services is required
• Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions is needed
• Proficient with computers
• Ability to perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve

The agency reserves the right to review and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment