Housing Specialist - Brooklyn, United States - Breaking Ground

Breaking Ground

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

ABOUT US:

We believe that everyone deserves a home

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut.

Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing.

Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors.

Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

This position has a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Track clients progress towards housing readiness
Identify and maintain a wide array of housing options and resources, including building relationships with fair market landlords and rented rooms when appropriate
Ensure that clients are matched and placed in housing appropriate to their needs
Escort clients to appointments as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Substance abuse, homelessness, motivational interviewing, mental health conditions, preferred
Two years' experience, preferably in a nonprofit or real estate environment, knowledge of supportive housing and DHS housing programs preferred
Previous experience working with homeless/formerly homeless populations, adults with substance abuse /dual diagnosis preferred
Excellent interpersonal and problemsolving skills
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience with HRA 2010e, AWARDS /Foothold and CARES preferred
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, dynamic team environment and willingness to shift easily between various responsibilities with diverse populations
Must be able to use public transportation to accompany clients to appointments.
Must be willing and able to engage in moderate physical activity to engage with street homeless individuals. Such activities include and are not limited to moderate walking and climbing

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled