Housing Specialist - 85 Lexington

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

A community support organization in New York seeks to assist clients facing homelessness by providing vital services and case management. The role involves processing housing applications and direct client support. The ideal candidate will possess experience in housing placement and have significant interpersonal skills. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 403(b) pension plan, and generous paid time off. Join in making a meaningful impact in this vital sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing housing applications like NYCHA, Section 8.
• Significant experience working on issues of homelessness and entitlements.
• Demonstrable writing and group facilitation skills.
• Computer proficiency required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred; CPR training or willingness to take CPR.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in securing entitlements and monitor savings accounts.
• Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange appointments.
• Provide case management services for caseload.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Housing application processing

Client management

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Computer proficiency

Computer proficiency

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

CPR training

Education

BA/BS preferred

Relevant work experience

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist clients in securing entitlements, establish and monitor savings accounts, prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments. Coordinate entitlement for clients. Provide case management services for caseload. Generate weekly internal reports and compile data for funding source reports. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

• Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm

Qualifications

Experience in processing housing applications, such as: NYCHA, Section 8, and NY/NY required. Significant experience working with clients on the issues of homelessness, addictions, mental illness, entitlements and housing. Demonstrable writing, communication and group facilitation skills. Computer proficiency required. BA/BS preferred. Some college and work experience may be substituted in lieu of a four‑year degree. Bi‑lingual (English/ Spanish) preferred. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

• Vaccination preferred but not required.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self‑sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Today, we have over 1000 full‑time, part‑time, and per‑diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

Benefits

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre‑tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.