Housing Specialist

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is looking for a dedicated individual to assist applicants for its adult residential housing programs. This full-time position in Brooklyn involves engaging with applicants facing mental health and developmental disabilities. The successful candidate should be organized, possess outstanding customer service skills, and have at least an associate's degree. The salary is between $45,000 and $50,000 per year.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist applicants for adult residential housing programs.
• Guide applicants and their families through the application process.
• Process referrals and follow up with services.

Skills

Team Player

Innovative

Enthusiastic

Detail Oriented

Education

Associates degree or higher preferred

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

Job description

Job Category: Administrative Services and Clerical

Requisition Number: INTAK001882

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• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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OJFC
1268 East 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA

Position Overview

Ohel is seeking a talented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to lead efforts in assisting applicants for the Agency's adult residential housing programs, including mental health and developmental disabilities. The role involves guiding applicants with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities through the application process by engaging with them, their families, mental health providers, hospitals, and community providers. Responsibilities include assisting callers, processing referrals in Ohel’s centralized database, following up with appropriate services, reviewing applicant information, participating in outreach and in-reach initiatives, and providing linkage to Ohel's services. The ideal candidate is growth-oriented, highly organized, possesses excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, clinical knowledge, and computer proficiency. A BA/BS degree is preferred. This is a full-time position based in Brooklyn.

Salary

$45,000 - $50,000 per year

Qualifications

Required Skills and Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Shows eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of executing tasks with necessary details to ensure quality

Preferred Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by contributing to the organization’s success

Educational Requirements

• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

Experience & Certifications

Relevant experience is preferred but not specified in detail. Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.