Housing Specialist - Create Pathways to Affordable Homes

Talentify; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Network is seeking a Housing Specialist in Buffalo, NY to assess housing barriers for individuals experiencing homelessness and develop comprehensive plans with clients. The role includes intake interviews, goal setting, and eligibility determinations to connect clients with permanent, affordable housing and supportive services.

You will collaborate with HUB housing offices under the Housing Services Director, maintain case records, and ensure timely subsidies and payments while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in housing programs.
• Must obtain Mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire.
• HQSI Certification is a plus but not necessary.
• Basic Social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses housing needs of client upon referral from other providers.
• Develops and maintains housing resources and assists clients in finding permanent, affordable housing.
• Facilitate the prioritization of project-eligible individuals for participation in the project.
• Procure and place participants in affordable housing and determine participant income resources that could offset subsidy amount.
• Work in partnership with HUB's housing offices and under the direction of the Housing Services Director, manage the timely payment of subsidy funds for apartment rental, utility payment one-time payments for furnishings.
• Maintain documentation of client progress in case records according to all contractual & regulatory standards.
• Coordinate services and communicate to team about clients’ housing progress along with participating in case reviews and case conferences.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Acacia Network is seeking a Housing Specialist in Buffalo, NY to assess housing barriers for individuals experiencing homelessness and develop comprehensive plans with clients. The role includes intake interviews, goal setting, and eligibility determinations to connect clients with permanent, affordable housing and supportive services.

You will collaborate with HUB housing offices under the Housing Services Director, maintain case records, and ensure timely subsidies and payments while