Housing Specialist - Long Island City, United States - Phoenix House of New York

Phoenix House of New York
Phoenix House of New York
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Long Island City, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

SUMMARY:


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned

  • Assess clients' eligibility for governmentfinanced housing programs, including subsidies, and benefit programs.
  • Provide individual counseling, advocacy and support to clients.
  • Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing (including available housing resources, apartment search techniques, mock interviews, and other best practices).
  • Develop and maintain a database of resources, including a listing of brokers, landlords, and management companies.
  • Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with government partners, and supportive communitybased organizations.
  • Participate in team meetings, case conferences and meetings with prospective brokers and landlords.
  • Participate in monthly staff meetings and weekly supervisions

REQUIRED EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

  • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum two years in a behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment program

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.
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