Housing Specialist

Westhab Inc. • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

This position works within our services department and assists clients in identifying appropriate affordable housing options.

Requirements

• Work experience should include but is not limited to, negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies and proving housing for special needs populations.
• Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes essential.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish working relationship
• Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes and lease agreements
• Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients that are housing ready
• Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships
• Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments
• Develops and maintains a database of available housing options
• Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks
• Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance
• Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with client maintaining units
• Prepare housing packages (HRA’s 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, LINC IV, IV + & V, etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access of any needed documents.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed