Housing Specialist, Park Slope Women's Shelter

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Housing Specialist for the Park Slope Women's Shelter. This role involves assisting clients in achieving housing goals, conducting housing searches, and facilitating workshops. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and education, along with certifications in First Aid/CPR. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits, including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and education as specified, with potential certifications in First Aid/CPR and overdose prevention.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in achieving housing-related goals through service referrals.
• Conduct housing searches and develop curricula for workshops.
• Document client interactions and support benefit applications.

Job description

Housing Specialist, Park Slope Women's Shelter

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Position Overview

The Housing Specialist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and plays a vital role in assisting clients to attain their housing goals through comprehensive support and resource coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist clients in achieving their housing-related goals by identifying and referring them to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
2. Conduct housing searches for clients, including referrals to housing providers, contacting landlords, and searching apartment listings.
3. Develop curricula and facilitate workshops on housing and independent living needs.
4. Create and display informational materials on housing resources.
5. Organize presentations by housing programs, real estate experts, and landlords.
6. Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations and landlords.
7. Review housing options for appropriateness and follow up post-move to ensure stability.
8. Conduct intake and psychosocial evaluations, and re-assessments as needed.
9. Obtain and manage necessary documentation from clients.
10. Assist clients with barriers, community resources, and other services, including medical and psychiatric support.
11. Document all client interactions and progress in DHS CARES Database.
12. Support clients in completing benefit applications and accompany them to appointments if needed.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant experience and education as specified, with potential certifications in First Aid/CPR and overdose prevention.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $47,000 - $50,000 annually. This depends on experience, education, and organizational factors.

Status: Full-time (35 hours/week). Benefits include health, dental, retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CAMBA values diversity and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.