Housing Specialist - Jamaica

Homes for the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Housing Specialist to assist families in securing permanent housing. In this rewarding role, you'll manage caseloads, conduct housing intakes, and develop exit strategies tailored to client needs. Your ability to foster relationships with community agencies and landlords will be key in providing essential housing referrals. Join a team that values community service and offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and generous paid time off. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families in need.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee-funded 403(b) retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Work/Life Assistance Program

3 weeks paid vacation

10 sick days

3 personal days

12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience in housing services.
• Experience working with brokers and landlords is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and conduct housing intakes.
• Create exit strategies and provide housing referrals.

Skills

Case Management

Housing Referrals

Public Transportation Navigation

Bilingual Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$46,350.00/yr - $46,350.00/yr

HOUSING SPECIALIST

We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Housing Specialist to join our team! Homes for the Homeless is searching for an experienced Housing Specialist for our Families w/ Children facility located in the Jamaica area of Queens, NY. As the Housing Specialist you will play a pivotal role in our organization, assisting families with creating an exit strategy and in searching for permanent housing. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

About Homes For The Homeless, Inc.

Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload.
• Conduct housing intakes.
• Create an exit strategy by exploring the client's needs.
• Complete housing reports and maintain up-to-date progress notes.
• Meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly move-out targets.
• Conducts monthly housing workshops with clients.
• Provide clients with housing referrals and leads.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with DHS staff.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with brokers, agents, landlords, and community agencies to gain housing leads.
• Schedule appointments for apartment viewings.
• Accompany clients to open houses, apartment viewings, and lease signings.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree preferred.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Experience working with brokers and landlords.
• Ability to travel by public transportation to all 5 boroughs and outside of NYC.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.
  
  

Compensation/Eeo

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employee-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary

$46,350

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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