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Housing Specialist

HousingPlus, Inc.

Brooklyn, new york


Job Details

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Full Job 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

our organization www.housingplusnyc.org.

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 housing-related 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.

  • Complete applications for various housing vouchers and subsidies, affordable and supportive housing

applications, and conduct all follow-up work for the applications.

  • 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 SHERO-related 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

application processes in CAPS; Section 8 and NYCHA qualifications; and other rental assistance

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.

  • Experience working with women and/or justice-involved individuals is preferred. People with direct

experience highly encouraged to apply.

  • Possess a strengths-based perspective and a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits
  • 401K Matching
  • Supplemental Insurance at your discretion
  • Access to discounted entertainment benefits


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