Rthp Housing Specialist - Kew Gardens, United States - Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York

Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York
Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York
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Kew Gardens, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Position:
RTHP Housing Specialist

Salary:
$50,000

About CIDNY:


The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City.

CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to full integration of people with disabilities.

CIDNY helps people with disabilities to gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community and advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

CIDNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Basic Function:

CIDNY is seeking a Housing Specialist to will assist individuals in locating affordable housing options in NYC, helping them understand their rights in getting reasonable accommodations and home modifications, and providing advocacy services in order to resolve current housing issues.

The Housing Specialist also provides housing subsidies to individuals transition or diverting from institutional settings in NYC to the community.

The housing specialist will also conduct a regular housing workshop and outreach throughout NYC.


Education and Training:


BA or BS degree with at least 2 year of experience with locating and securing affordable housing in NYC, or AA degree with at least 5 years of experience.


Specific Duties:

  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing laws, policies, and practices.
  • Understanding of how various housing issues impact people with disabilities.
  • Identify housing opportunities for unstably housed individuals and work directly or indirectly with individuals who need services to avoid institutional placement or to transition from institutions to the community.
  • Identify landlords, public housing, private housing, rental units, housing developers, and rental management companies which may be suitable for current and future consumers.
  • Maintain a list of available housing in the region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to services, and rental costs.
  • Stay current on benefits and services available to consumers.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessment relevant to consumer housing needs, particularly as it relates to ability to maintain and/or retain independence in the community.
  • Collaborate with consumers to create plans of service and periodically review the plan for adjustments.
  • Ensure all client data and service provision details are current and accurate and that
  • Comply with all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
  • Complete all required paperwork for consumer files as per agency policy.
  • Assist consumers in development and exercise of selfadvocacy skills and independent living skill building through active involvement in the achievement of service goals.
  • Act as a liaison and/or advocate with other service or benefits providers for consumers.
  • Contribute as needed to the organization's systems
- based advocacy programs by communicating observed barriers/successes related to benefits and services available to people with disabilities, participate in selected advocacy activities and/or identify consumers who are representative of certain systems-based advocacy issues.

  • Participate in community outreaches, presentations, and workshops, as assigned.
  • Attend agency's in
- service training and unit meetings, as well as, any other agency related activities and off-site trainings.

  • Perform other programrelated duties as assigned

Experience:


  • Excellent advocacy, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
  • In addition, the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
  • Respectful and comfortable with persons from different backgrounds.
  • Understanding or experience with disabilityrelated issues.
  • Multilingual preferred.
  • Significant understanding of housing development, the public and private real estate industry, as well as Public Housing Authorities
  • Depth knowledge of State and federal housing programs, familiarity with housing issues as they relate to persons with disabilities, and experience working with advocates and the ability to create and nurture working partnerships both internally and externally
  • Ability to travel throughout NYC and Albany.

Equipment Operated:
Computer/Laptop, Phone, Printer/Copier


Position Specifics:


  • Location: 8002 Kew Gardens Rd, Suite 400, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
  • Salary: 50,000 annually.
  • Shift: (must be flexible) 9 am till 5 pm.


  • Monday

  • Friday, Hybrid Schedule.
  • Benefits available: Medical, paid time off, Sick pay, Paid holidays, Dental, Life insurance, Vision, and 403B plan.

Other Information:
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.

Number of Employees Directly Supervised:
0

Supervised by:
Housing Program Manager.

How to apply:

Pay:
$50,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:


  • Monday
to Friday


Experience:


  • Case management: 1 year (preferred)
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