Housing Specialist - New York, United States - Urban Resource Institute

Urban Resource Institute
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New York, United States

4 weeks ago

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Assess clients' housing needs and develop an individualized plan to secure safe, affordable housing.
  • 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.
  • Serve as a resource to the shelters' social services department staff.
  • Represent URI at city and statewide coalitions, task forces and committees related to housing.
  • Participate in monthly staff meetings, case conferences and training seminars conducted to enhance one's skills
  • Assist with reports and program evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Shelter Program Director.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:


  • High school diploma plus two (2) years of relevant training and experience, including experience working with victims of domestic violence; or Bachelor's degree in health or human services.
  • Minimum of one year counseling experience and two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate or case management.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against disenfranchised communities including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIVaffected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to write and record case documentation, skills in group counseling, working knowledge of women's issues, sensitivity to women's needs, have a demonstrated ability to advocate and provide followup around housing issues, and able to conduct housing specific workshops.
  • Additionally, possess knowledge and skills necessary to develop strong linkages with city and private housing agencies as well as the ability to secure permanent housing for homeless population.
  • Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed

Pay Rate:
$23.07/hr - $25.27/hr


Education:
Required

  • High School or better
Preferred

  • Bachelors or better in Human Services
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