Impactful Housing & Support Services Specialist

DePaul; West Albany (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

403B Employer Match

Employee Discount Programs

Free Parking

Staff Recognition Programs

Job summary

DePaul is seeking a Housing Specialist to oversee clients in the SP SRO housing program, Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm, at Clinton Avenue Apartments in New York. You will develop housing support plans, link clients to services, and ensure entitlements are accessed, while maintaining records and supporting staff.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mental health or related fields, and a NYS driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of mental health and/or special needs population experience.
• One year working in human services field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid New York State driver’s license; must meet clean driver record policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and update housing support plans to maximize clients' success.
• Assist in linkage to mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.
• Network with support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.
• Assist clients in accessing and keeping all financial entitlements they are eligible for.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
• Assist other staff in the building by performing essential duties in their absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend county SPOA meetings to help with admission decisions.
• Assess referrals to determine if SP SRO is an appropriate level of care.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of mental health and/or specials needs population experience

Job description

DePaul is seeking a Housing Specialist to oversee clients in the SP SRO housing program, Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm, at Clinton Avenue Apartments in New York. You will develop housing support plans, link clients to services, and ensure entitlements are accessed, while maintaining records and supporting staff.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mental health or related fields, and a NYS driver’s license.