Job Description

A well renowned non-profit organization in NYC, is looking for a Housing Specialist to join their team in Brooklyn to help support children and families affected by homelessness.

Schedule:

• 5 days per week, with flexible days and hours.
• On-site (residential shelter)

Job Summary:

The Housing Specialist is responsible for addressing the housing needs of clients residing in homeless shelters. The Housing Specialist assists clients as they transition from shelter to permanent housing. He/she is responsible for identifying permanent housing options, developing and maintaining a database of housing resources, conducting individual sessions and support groups around housing issues, and providing referrals, advocacy, follow-up, and
assistance with housing applications.

Responsibilities:

• Assess clients' housing needs and develop an individualized plan to secure safe, affordable housing.
• Assess clients' eligibility for government-financed housing programs, including subsidies and benefit programs.
• Participate as member of interdisciplinary team in determining clients' immediate needs, functional capabilities and assistance needed to stabilize housing and increase independent functioning
• Conduct regular meetings with clients (at least biweekly) to review housing options, exit strategies
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and landlords in an effort to secure a pool of available apartments of all sizes and rent levels to be offered to housing-ready families
• Facilitate clients ability to view at least three apartments each week. Assist clients to secure and complete applications for permanent housing and collect the necessary documents for affordable and subsidized housing.
• Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities and maintain a database of resources, including a listing of brokers, landlords, and management companies.
• Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing (including available housing resources, apartment search techniques, mock interviews, and other best practices).
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences and meetings with prospective broker and landlords.
• Prepare weekly housing status and other DHS required reports as directed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• Associates Degree Accepted with 4+ years experience in field
• At least 1 year experience, working with the homeless population
• Minimum of one 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

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