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Housing Specialist - New York, United States - Westhab Inc.
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Housing Specialist
FLSA: Non-Exempt
DIVISON: Services
REPORTS TO: Shelter Director
LOCATION: Bronx, NY
SALARY: $ $50,000.00
SUMMARY:
This position will work out of an adult family homeless shelter located in Bronx, NY. The Housing Specialist is responsible for working with clients to identify permanent housing. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 proving housing for special needs populations. Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes essential. Must possess a valid driver's license. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:
Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to 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
