Housing Specialist

Services for the Underserved • New York, NY

16d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

S:US is seeking a Housing Specialist for their womens shelter in Manhattan. This position is locataed at West 135th Street New York, NY 10030 SCOPE OF ROLE: The Housing Specialist for the shelter will e stablish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for consumers. Provide supportive social services including individual and group counseling, workshops, education, referrals, and escorting in an effort to prepare consumers for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing. Prepare and assist consumers with the housing application/interview process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma.
• Good interpersonal skill set, able to work independently and still function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human Services or related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for consumers.
• Provide supportive social services including individual and group counseling, workshops, education, referrals, and escorting in an effort to prepare consumers for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing.
• Prepare and assist consumers with the housing application/interview process.

Benefits

• Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees