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    Housing Specialist - New York, United States - Housing Works

    Housing Works
    Housing Works New York, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.

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    Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit

    Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

    Benefits:
    We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

    Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works' New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union ("RWDSU"). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a "CBA") between Housing Works and the RWDSU

    Compensation Range: $24/hr - $26/hr commensurate with experience.

    Overview:

    Locates and secures quality affordable independent housing for program clients by viewing available market rate apartments throughout New York City. Develops and cultivates relationships with landlords, brokers, and property managers to secure apartments for clients. Corresponds with HASA personnel to expedite apartment approval and the issuing of ongoing rental subsidies

    Responsibilities:
    • Carries out tasks related to achieving program deliverables such as completing client intakes, initial service plan, housing assessments (HQS) and apartment inspections and ensures monthly client engagement.
    • Accompanies program clients to apartment viewings, independent housing viewings and lease signings.
    • Develops and cultivates housing leads and resources with NYC program resources, real estate brokers, private landlords, and management companies.
    • Attends and participates in regular supervision, program meetings, and agency and/or funder trainings.
    • Provides case management and benefits/entitlements support and collaboration.
    Minimum Requirements
    • High School Diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred, and at least two years of work experience as a Housing Specialist for a non-profit organization or similar program with a track record of success.
    • Dependable & flexible time availability as well as possessing excellent internal and external customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills.
    • Good communication skills both verbally and written including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
    • Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    • Willingness to work occasional overtime and offer flexibility regarding scheduling work time.
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