Housing Stability Advocate

Voa Gny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

VOA–Greater New York is seeking a Housing Specialist to assure housing readiness for clients by implementing trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors. Location is Bronx, NY 10451.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or 60 college credits with two years in housing placement services, knowledge of federal housing guidelines, and a valid drivers license. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60 college credits with two years of related experience in housing placement services for low-income and/or homeless population, or satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
• Clean and valid drivers license; must maintain agency authorized drivers status.
• Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assure housing readiness of clients by implementing trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors.
• Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain permanent housing.
• Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.
• Maintain listings of permanent affordable housing and develop linkages with real estate companies and housing offices.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Valid drivers license

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree or 60 college credits with two years related experience

Job description

VOA–Greater New York is seeking a Housing Specialist to assure housing readiness for clients by implementing trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors. Location is Bronx, NY 10451.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or 60 college credits with two years in housing placement services, knowledge of federal housing guidelines, and a valid drivers license. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.