Housing Assistant (Freedom Place)

Goddard Riverside Community Center•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Capitol Hall is a permanent supportive housing residence for formerly homeless adults. On-site services include case management, entitlement assistance, medical care, substance abuse counseling, work readiness training, a meals program, 24 hour/7 day per week front desk security, and daily group activities. The purpose of this position is to deliver light case management services using a strengths-based, client-centered approach to adults in a low income building so tenants can maintain permanent housing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Understanding of NYC housing systems and Subsidies
Experience with motivational interviewing techniques
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Team player
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Ability to use or learn computer databases

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree Preferred
Experience working with homeless adults and Families preferred
Professional or academic exposure to mental illness, substance use, and/or homelessness

Responsibilities

Maintain case records with documentation of services provided and outcomes, according to specific program procedures.
Assist clients in receiving entitlements and in understanding and complying with building rules and government subsidies to maintain residency.
Assist with the collection of monthly rent payments from clients, and deliver rent to third party management company.
Assist with completing application packets with clients for section 8 rental subsidies, and one-shot deals.
Assist clients with re-certification of section 8 rental subsidies, and lease renewals.
Function as a primary liaison with RoCo’s management company.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with a diverse population with a wide array of needs and backgrounds.
Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.