Housing Specialist- HS- Home Base

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US in New York, NY is seeking a Housing Specialist for Homebase, a homeless prevention services facility in Washington Heights. You will assess housing needs, submit applications to community resources, and support residents through housing interviews and housing program processes.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and experience in human services; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with housing resources are essential to help

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED; two years in human services field; knowledge of trauma.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients to assess housing needs and submits applications to community resources.
• Conducts groups on housing options and securing an apartment; handles housing-related issues.
• Accompanies residents to housing interviews, fairs, and to complete housing applications as needed.
• Provides housing resources (landlords, programs) and acts as liaison between landlords and clients.
• Refers residents to obtain PPD and physicals within two weeks of entrance.
• Obtains accurate history of housing situation to assess services needed.
• Facilitates Tier II interviews; liaises between shelter and clients.
• Submits housing applications for programs like Section 8 and NYCHA.
• Negotiates benefits and assists clients from entry to discharge.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Fluent English & Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

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

Qualifications

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 our Benefits 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].

Work Location

In Person