HOUSING SPECIALIST

Family Service League Inc.; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Service League Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist in Brentwood, NY to assist homeless families in securing permanent housing. The role collaborates with landlords, housing agencies, and the Department of Social Services to link clients with rental subsidies and available units.

The position requires a High School Diploma and preferred 1–2 years in human services; bilingual skills are a plus. This part-time role entails weekend shifts and collaboration with DSS and housing resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 12 2 years of experience in human services preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer intake for each client within 5 business days of arrival.
• Develop individualized housing plans and document housing logs.
• Assist clients with housing program applications and timely submissions.
• Coordinate with landlords, brokers, and housing agencies to find options.
• Escort clients to view apartments and coordinate inspections and move-in.
• Document all client contacts in progress notes and maintain DSS logs.
• Participate in team meetings and staff trainings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Computer literate

Knowledge of homeless population and

Bilingual a plus

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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HOUSING SPECIALIST

SHELTER - BRENTWOOD PT HOURLY Clerical Brentwood, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3595

$22.00 To $22.00 Hourly

SCHEDULE:

Up to 19.5 hours. One weekend day required.

SUMMARY:

The Housing Specialist is responsible for assisting homeless families in obtaining permanent housing. The Housing

Specialist will be experienced with the housing process, is familiar with housing resources, is able to form relationships

with landlords and brokers, inspect apartments, accompany clients to apartment viewings, and collaborate with the

Department of Social Services (DSS) to link apartments and utilize rental subsidy programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive intake of each client within 5 business days of client arrival.
• Develop individualized housing plan for each client. Instruct client on required housing log procedure.
• Provide client with additional information, assist in the collection of necessary documentation and build communication skills required to secure and maintain permanent housing.
• Assist clients in the completion of all housing program applications and ensure the applications are submitted to housing programs in a timely manner.
• Remain current on potential housing availability.
• Collect required client housing logs weekly.
• Complete monthly DSS housing logs cover sheet for each client.
• Housing Specialist will have a face-to-face meeting with each client semi-monthly.
• Document all contact with and on behalf of the client in a progress note.
• Connect with community realtors and housing agencies to develop new housing resources.
• Escort clients to view apartments and other appointments as needed.
• Arrange for the timely completion of housing inspections.
• Assist clients in moving into permanent housing e.g. attend lease signing, ensure utilities are turned on, and coordinate transportation and moving.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, department meetings, weekly individual supervisory sessions, and staff training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Each employee is responsible to read and understand the Policy and Procedure Manual. If you have any questions, contact your supervisor for clarification.
• Each employee is responsible to arrive at their workplace on time and ready to work. Any changes to one’s schedule are to receive prior supervisor approval.
• Personal cell phones are to be used for emergency only during work hours.
• Each employee is expected to read their email daily.
• Purchases on behalf of the shelter require prior approval of the Program Director. Personal spending will not be reimbursed without prior approval.
• FSL reserves the right to make changes to this job description and employee schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required. 1-2 years of experience in human services preferred.
• Knowledge of homeless population and DSS policies and regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Bilingual a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid, clean, New York State Driver’s License required.

This position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as moderate lifting up to 10-15 pounds. Must be able to go up and down stairs.