Housing Specialist - Queens, United States - Westhab Inc.

Westhab Inc.
Westhab Inc.
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Queens, United States

3 weeks ago

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JOB TITLE:
Housing Specialist




FLSA:
Non-Exempt




DIVISON:
Services




REPORTS TO:
Shelter Director




LOCATION:
Rego Park, NY




SALARY:
$45, $50,000.00

SUMMARY:
This position will work out of a family homeless shelter. The Housing Specialist is responsible for working with clients to identify permanent housing.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish working relationship
  • Create and maintain a liaison with the DHS Housing Placement Unit
  • Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes, and lease agreements
  • Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients who are housingready
  • Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships
  • Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments
  • Develops and maintains a database of available housing options
  • Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks
  • Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance
  • Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with client maintaining units

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


Work experience should include but is not limited to, negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies and providing housing for special needs populations.

Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes is essential. Must possess a valid driver's license. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus


AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:


OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules, and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

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