Housing Specialist (Monument)

Goddard Riverside Community Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Community Center seeks a Housing Coordinator to join the interdisciplinary team at The Monument – Emergency Capacity Site in New York, NY. You will help residents secure permanent housing, coordinate services, and support clients through the housing process. The role requires strong communication, organization, and cultural humility.

Rotating hours; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. An Associate degree is required and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with experience

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with homeless adults preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments.
• Complete housing application packages.
• Coach clients through housing interviews.
• Develop linkages with supportive housing programs, NYCHA, real estate companies, landlords, etc.
• Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
• Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information to acquire and maintain permanent housing.
• Track placements and conduct follow-up of clients placed into permanent housing.
• Advocate with clients to overcome barriers and achieve goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

CARES/HOME/CURRENT

Coordinated Assessment Placement System

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Monument- Emergency Capacity Site - New York, NY 10025

Salary Range: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year

Organization Overview

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. Every day we work for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Program Description

Goddard Riverside invests in people & strengthens community, serving more than 20,000 people throughout New York City with a variety of programs for all ages. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

The Monument provides transitional housing to single adults experiencing homelessness with the goal of permanent housing. On-site services include case management, entitlement assistance, meals, recreation, and 24 hours/7 days a week front desk security and staffing.

Position Summary

Serve as part of the interdisciplinary team working to secure permanent housing for residents of The Monument.

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 11am-7pm

Salary Range

$43,000 - $50,000

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all clients.
• Complete housing application packages.
• Coach clients going on housing interviews.
• Develop linkages with supportive housing programs, NYCHA, real estate companies, low-income affordable housing landlords etc.
• Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
• Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
• Track placements and conduct follow-up of clients placed into permanent housing.
• Assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency through assistance with housing and income.
• Meet with clients to establish goals, action steps towards those goals, monitor and assess progress.
• Develop and maintain appropriate records and documentation of services to the clients.
• Advocate with clients when they have barriers to overcome in meeting their goals.
• Negotiate with landlords and other service providers to ensure stable housing
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with a diverse population with a wide array of needs and backgrounds.
• Respond quickly and appropriately in crisis situations.
• Attend staff meetings and actively participate in supervision
• Ability to work flexible schedule if needed

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Associate degree Required, bachelor’s degree Preferred
• Experience working with homeless adults preferred
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use and/co-occurring disorders preferred
• Prior transitional, outreach, or supportive housing experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized with strong follow up and attention to detail
• Team player

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to learn computer databases such as CARES/HOME/CURRENT
• Able to learn Coordinated Assessment Placement System

Physical Requirements

• Escort clients on interviews in community as needed
• Ability to lift 30lbs

Work Environment

• Indoor office environment
• Some escorts in community
• Some visits to clients in dorms

Inclusive Workplace Commitment

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Description Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.