Housing Specialist - Vanderbilt Stabilization

Bowery Residents Committee • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

You will be responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting with clients on a regular basis and ensuring that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date. You are committed to engaging individuals in a client-centered approach and providing services and referrals to address the varied housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, for tracking trends in housing placements and orienting clients with the housing group. You will also secure entitlements, maintain correspondence relating to housing interviews and vacancies, as well as assist clients to coordinate their move with landlords and other internal personal and external agencies. You will be responsible for serving as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process for clients. You will provide housing retention services once clients have been placed. You will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. You will provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Significant experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness
• Experience with securing entitlements and housing
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful
• Demonstrated writing, communication and group facilitation skills
• Bilingual abilities a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training in CPR

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load
• Meet with clients on a regular basis
• Ensure that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date
• Engage individuals in a client-centered approach
• Provide services and referrals to address housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness
• Track trends in housing placements and orient clients with the housing group
• Secure entitlements and maintain correspondence relating to housing interviews and vacancies
• Assist clients to coordinate their move with landlords and other agencies
• Serve as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process
• Provide housing retention services once clients have been placed
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• Additional paid sick and personal time
• 403(b) pension plan with matching benefit paid by BRC
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit and childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees