Housing Specialist

Voa-Gny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation anti-pauvreté recrute un Housing Specialist pour assurer la préparation au logement des clients à New York. Le poste implique des évaluations d'éligibilité, le développement de liens avec des agences immobilières et des formations pour faciliter l'accès à un logement permanent. Ce rôle offre des bénéfices complets aux employés à temps plein.

Benefits

Couverture de médicaments sur ordonnance

Assurance vie

Plan de retraite

Remboursement des frais de scolarité

Congés payés, y compris un jour d'anniversaire payé

Qualifications

• Connaissance des directives fédérales pour le logement low-income.
• Permis de conduire valide apprécié.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la préparation au logement des clients.
• Effectuer des évaluations d'éligibilité au logement.
• Développer des ateliers et des sessions individuelles pour les clients.

Skills

Communication écrite

Communication verbale

Évaluation d'éligibilité au logement

Développement de liens

Education

Diplôme d'associé ou 60 crédits universitaires en services humains

High School Diploma ou GED avec 2 ans d'expérience

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs , and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Housing Specialist

The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors.

Location: New York, NY 10023

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience in shelter services for low-income and/or homeless population.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A clean and valid driver's license is a plus.
• Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
• Counsel residents on rent arrears, credit and criminal background checks, NYCHA & current available city subsidies, supportive housing, DGS regulations and related obstacles to securing permanent housing.
• Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
• Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
• Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.Apply today!