Housing Placement Coordinator

Housing Works • New York, NY

1d • $23 - $26

About The Position

The Housing Placement Specialist will serve as the primary connection between clients, case management staff, service providers, HIV/AIDS Service Administration/HASA case managers, landlords/property managers and brokers. The Housing Specialist works with clients in the Ryan White HPC housing placement program and serves as a role model and advocate in the areas of entitlements, self-advocacy, empowerment, health home, behavioral health, and housing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work and Psychology
• At least 2 years of experience working with populations diagnosed with chronic health conditions, HIV/AIDS.
• 2 years or more of housing experience.

Responsibilities

• Attending information meetings to remain current on trends and entitlement system change.
• Assisting individuals and families with finding affordable housing.
• Developing relationships with landlords/brokers and real estate managements
• Track housing statistics and effectiveness of stably housing individuals that site housing as a barrier to achieving positive healthcare outcomes.
• Serving as a liaison between community partners, property managers and other participants to secure housing opportunities for consumers.
• Escorting clients to apartment viewings
• Conducting HQS inspections
• Tracking, monitoring, and reporting housing placement rates for all consumers.
• Assessing barriers to housing individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time