Housing Manager- Bronx, Ny - New York, United States - Urban Resource Institute

Urban Resource Institute

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary:
$56,500

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
Represent URI at city and statewide coalitions, task forces and committees related to housing.
Assist with administrative reports and program evaluation in collaboration with the Program Director.
Must be on call daily to report updates to DHS.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Bachelor's Degree or High School with three (3) years' experience in housing placement.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two year counseling experience and two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate or case management.
Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting
Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed
Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness within disenfranchised communities including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIVaffected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
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 excellent communication skills, the ability to write and record case documentation, skills in group counseling, working knowledge of family issues, sensitivity to the needs of homeless families, have a demonstrated ability to advocate and provide followup around housing issues, and able to conduct housing specific workshops.

Education:
Required