Housing Specialist - Staten Island

HFHnyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (403(b))

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Homes for the Homeless is seeking a Housing Specialist for a full-time position in Staten Island, NY. You will conduct housing intakes, create exit strategies, maintain progress notes, and coordinate move-out targets while building relationships with brokers and DHS staff.

You will schedule viewings, accompany clients to open houses, and provide housing referrals. A High School Diploma is required, with a Bachelor's preferred; travel across all five boroughs is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree or Associate's 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

HOUSING SPECIALIST

Full Time Island, Staten Island, NY, US

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS:

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:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree or Associate's 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, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-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.