Housing Specialist

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

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Housing Specialist

Regular Full Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Annually

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Social Services/Social Services Supervisor , the Housing Specialist provides assistance and support to achieve permanent housing placement for all clients. He/she also provides and documents clinical case management services for assigned clients according to the requirements of Urban Pathways and all regulatory and funding agencies.

• Assesses clients needs and develops and implements service plans for appropriate housing placement and support including, but not limited to: supportive housing, independent housing, family reunification, Federal, State, and City housing subsidies, skills , and referrals.
• Advocates on behalf of clients to facilitate client needs.
• Conducts regularly scheduled housing meetings with clients and staff to ensure housing packages are updated and to explore housing options.
• Ensures timely preparation and delivery of housing packages for housing providers and coordinates housing interviews.
• Prepares clients for the housing interviewing process and assists clients to obtain required entitlements and identification.
• Collaborates with housing providers and DHS/OMH on appropriate housing placements for clients.
• Assists clients to ensure a smooth transition from shelter into the community and provides appropriate community resources.
• Serves as liaison with community to build and enhance housing network.
• Prepares and submits monthly housing reports and all necessary documents and reports as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions, as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in social work or other related field 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.
• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft office ( e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Foreign languages a plus.