Housing Specialist - Park Savoy

Westhab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent community development organization as a Housing Specialist. This role is crucial in helping vulnerable populations secure permanent housing through effective negotiation and relationship-building with landlords. You will work closely with clients, guiding them through the housing process while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and codes. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community by providing essential services to those in need. If you're ready for a challenging yet rewarding experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating with landlords and providing housing for special needs populations.
• Knowledge of state and city housing laws is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with landlords and management companies.
• Maintain compliance with housing laws and building codes.
• Identify new housing opportunities for clients.

Skills

Negotiating lease agreements

Knowledge of housing laws

Client management

Crisis resolution

Database management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Experience in housing services

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Housing Specialist

FLSA: Non-Exempt

DIVISON: Services

REPORTS TO: Shelter Director

LOCATION: Manhattan, NY

SALARY: $45,000.00- $50,000.00

SUMMARY: This position will work out of a 125 men’s homeless shelter located in Manhattan, NY. The Housing Specialist is responsible for working with clients to identify permanent housing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish working relationships.
2. Create and maintain a liaison with DHS Housing Placement Unit.
3. Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes, and lease agreements.
4. Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients that are housing ready.
5. Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships.
6. Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments.
7. Develops and maintains a database of available housing options.
8. Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks.
9. Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance.
10. Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with client maintaining units.
11. Prepare housing packages (HRA’s 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, CityFheps, etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access of any needed documents.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Work experience should include but is not limited to, negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies and providing housing for special needs populations. Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes essential. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hardworking professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)