Housing Counselor

Liberty Resources, Inc. • Oneida, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources is seeking a full-time Housing Specialist for its OMH Supportive Housing program in Oneida, New York. The Housing Specialist provides supportive services to help individuals and families maintain permanent housing and assists with financial support that facilitates and maintains independent housing for eligible recipients. The role serves individuals and families considered chronically homeless under the HUD definition, coordinating with clients and other providers to address barriers to stable housing. The position may require flexibility in work hours and assignment area, including responding to emergencies and sharing on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one to three years of related experience; alternatively, an associate degree with one to three years of related experience and/or a Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of mental health, substance use, and chronic medical conditions, their impact on housing and homelessness, and available community resources.
• Ability to work independently and with flexibility in days and hours of work.
• Initiative and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with lived experience of homelessness are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing placement assistance, ongoing rental assistance, and supportive services to individuals and families considered chronically homeless under the HUD definition.
• Complete strengths-based assessments related to maintaining permanent housing.
• Develop individualized service plans addressing barriers to stable housing, implement goals with clients and other service providers, coordinate and facilitate services, and ensure continuity of client services.
• Offer services that may include outreach, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, supportive case management, caregiver support, budgeting, skill building, vocational and educational services, income stabilization assistance, and access to and adherence to medical and mental health treatment, including emergency care and substance abuse treatment.
• Respond to and effectively handle emergencies, including sharing on-call responsibilities and taking necessary action to ensure staff coverage, appropriate crisis interventions, and untoward incident notification.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with service providers and other contacts, including DSS, SSI, HUD, Section 8, Shelter Care Plus, landlords, and care managers.
• Complete required documentation within timelines and in accordance with program standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED