Housing Specialist - Brooklyn, United States - HousingPlus, Inc.

HousingPlus, Inc.

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Housing Specialist performs a variety of office and field activities to identify and secure permanent housing

opportunities for participants of SHERO, a transitional housing consortium for women and gender expansive

people directly impacted by the criminal legal system. Direct responsibilities include orienting all eligible

participants to the housing programs/services, providing housing search and supportive services to promote

residents' self-sufficiency, integration into the community and permanency in housing. Applicant should have a

working knowledge of the resources in the community. Please visit our website for more information regarding

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

Conduct immediate and comprehensive assessment of permanent housing needs for SHERO residents

upon their transitional housing program enrollment. Develop an individualized housing plan for each

resident and obtain necessary consents.

Coordinate all housingrelated services and communicate clearly and in a timely fashion to project

partners regarding clients' housing plans and progress. Participate in housing-related case conferences

and community-based appointments, as needed.

Assist in the development and maintenance of a housing resource database to assist clients in linking to

permanent housing. Cultivate and maintain relationships with outside agencies, including community
- based housing support programs, NYCHA, HRA, HPD, realtors, and landlords.

Maintain all confidential information and records. Complete applicable consent forms, documentation

and case management notes related to housing plans and housing progress in case records, according to

all contractual & regulatory standards.

Participate in monthly program meetings, and other SHEROrelated meetings as needed.
Keep abreast of developments related to city housing policy and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience providing housing

specialist services.

Extensive knowledge of New York City permanent housing opportunities, including housing vouchers,

affordable housing and subsidy programs; supportive housing (HRA 2010-E) eligibility requirements and

programs.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to collaborate successfully with multiple

project and community partners.

Demonstrated case management and organizational skills.
Effective time management skills and the ability to balance a work schedule that is demanding and

based both in the office and in the field.