Housing Specialist- HS- Home Base

UNAVAILABLE; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is seeking a Housing Specialist for their homeless prevention services facility—Homebase. Located in Washington Heights, NY, the role focuses on helping residents secure housing options, completing applications, and coordinating with housing agencies.

The specialist will interview clients, facilitate housing-related activities, and maintain case records while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to meet residents' housing needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus two years in human services.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to assess housing needs and submit applications to resources.
• Conduct groups to discuss housing options and securing an apartment.
• Accompany residents to housing interviews and complete housing applications.
• Refer residents to PPD and physicals within two weeks of entrance.
• Maintain accurate records and progress notes in the client chart.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Min

USD $47,738.00/Yr.

Max

USD $47,738.00/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Housing Specialist for their homeless prevention services facility- Homebase.

Located in Washington Heights New York, NY.

The Housing Specialist will be responsible for Housing duties related to all residents’ needs.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews clients to assess their present housing needs and status and submits appropriate
• applications to community resources.
• Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to
• handle issues related to housing.
• Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications
• when necessary.
• Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and
• acts as a liaison between landlords and clients.
• Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the
• facility.
• Obtains an accurate history of client’s housing situation to assess what services are needed.
• Facilitates Tier II interviews and acts as a liaison between Tier II shelter and shelters clients.
• Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA).
• Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA
• Refers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT
• program.
• Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case
• from entry to discharge
• Assists and escorts residents in going to HRA/social service agency appointments when necessary.
• Participates and attends staff, service plan review and clinical team meetings.
• Maintains and ensures completion of accurate records and progress notes in client chart.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

III.REQUIREMENTS

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED required. Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma
• Good interpersonal skill set, able to work independently and still function as part of a multi‐disciplinary team
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in human Services or related field preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].