Housing Solutions Advocate for Permanent Housing

Urban Pathways, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Pathways, Inc. in New York, NY seeks a Housing Specialist to help clients secure permanent housing and to document clinical case management services in line with agency and funder requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Social Services, you will assess client needs, coordinate with housing providers, facilitate housing interviews, prepare packages and reports, and connect clients with entitlements and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of clinical individual or group counseling experience preferred.
• Experience with NYC housing subsidies and programs required.
• Experience with homeless, mentally-ill and substance abuse population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients needs and develops and implements service plans for housing placement and support.
• Advocates on behalf of clients to facilitate client needs.
• Conducts housing meetings with clients and staff to update housing packages and explore options.
• Prepares housing packages for providers and coordinates housing interviews.
• Prepares clients for housing interviews and assists with entitlements and IDs.
• Collaborates with housing providers and DHS/OMH on placements.
• Assists clients to transition from shelter to the community and connect with resources.
• Serves as liaison with community to build housing network.
• Prepares and submits monthly housing reports and documents per policies.

Skills

Counseling experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Urban Pathways, Inc. in New York, NY seeks a Housing Specialist to help clients secure permanent housing and to document clinical case management services in line with agency and funder requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Social Services, you will assess client needs, coordinate with housing providers, facilitate housing interviews, prepare packages and reports, and connect clients with entitlements and community resources.