Women’s Housing & Benefits Advocate

Care For the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For the Homeless in New York, NY is seeking a Housing Specialist to manage a comprehensive program of support, safety and success for clients facing homelessness, including housing search, counseling, entitlements and case management.

Responsibilities include assessing housing history, maintaining records, coordinating referrals, and reporting in supervisory meetings; driving the agency van when needed; and ensuring timely DHS housing placements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Two (2) plus years’ experience working with mentally ill, medically frail or homeless population.
• Exceptional knowledge of regional housing, supportive housing, Section 8 and other rental assistance programs
• Valid driver’s license (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assess housing history and independent living skills of clients.
• Help clients identify negative credit history affecting apartment searches or issues with brokers/landlords.
• Identify housing resources and maintain an up-to-date directory.
• Conduct meetings focusing on tenants’ rights, home maintenance, and landlord/tenant relationships.
• Maintain case records and report in supervisory meetings.
• Coordinate housing contracts, referrals and follow-ups with service providers including DHS.
• Document counseling, referrals, and discharge planning in client folders.
• Attend meetings/trainings and participate in case conferences.
• Flexible hours, including late nights when needed; drive agency van as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Care For the Homeless in New York, NY is seeking a Housing Specialist to manage a comprehensive program of support, safety and success for clients facing homelessness, including housing search, counseling, entitlements and case management.

Responsibilities include assessing housing history, maintaining records, coordinating referrals, and reporting in supervisory meetings; driving the agency van when needed; and ensuring timely DHS housing placements.