Housing Stability Specialist

Liberty Resources; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Resources in Oneida, NY seeks a Full Time Housing Specialist to support individuals and families in maintaining permanent housing through the OMH Supportive Housing program.

The role involves housing placement, rental assistance, service planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with DSS/SSI/HUD, with a starting rate of $22.84 per hour and a commitment to diverse, inclusive services.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years related experience.
• Associate degree with 1–3 years related experience or BA.
• Lived experience of homelessness encouraged to apply.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing placement and rental assistance and supportive services to chronically homeless individuals/families.
• Complete a Strengths-based Assessment for permanent housing.
• Create individualized service plans and coordinate services per plan.
• Offer outreach, crisis intervention, budgeting, job/education support, and health treatment access.
• Respond to emergencies; participate in on-call coverage and staff rotation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with DSS, SSI, HUD, Section 8, landlords, and care managers.
• Complete documentation on time per program standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Mental health awareness

Substance use awareness

Independent work

Flexibility

Initiative

Sound judgment

Education

HS Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Liberty Resources in Oneida, NY seeks a Full Time Housing Specialist to support individuals and families in maintaining permanent housing through the OMH Supportive Housing program.

The role involves housing placement, rental assistance, service planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with DSS/SSI/HUD, with a starting rate of $22.84 per hour and a commitment to diverse, inclusive services.