Housing Counselor

Liberty Resources • Oneida, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Specialist provides high-quality supportive services to ensure individuals and families maintain their permanent housing. This role also assists in providing financial assistance to facilitate and maintain independent housing for eligible recipients within the OMH Supportive Housing program.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent and one to three (1-3) years’ related experience required.
• Associate’s with one to three (1-3) years’ related experience and/or a Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of mental health, substance use and chronic medical conditions, and the related impact on housing and homelessness as well as resources in the community.
• Ability to work independently and with flexibility in days and hours of work.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides housing placement assistance, ongoing rental assistance and supportive services to individuals and families who are considered chronically homeless under the HUD definition.
• Completes a Strengths-based Assessment related to maintaining permanent housing.
• Establishes individualized service plans which targets barriers to maintaining stable housing and implements goals in cooperation with the client and other service providers; coordinates and facilitates the delivery of services in accordance with the service plan.
• Assures continuity of client services.
• Offers services to clients that may include outreach, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, supportive case management, caregiver support, budgeting, skill building, vocational/educational services, assistance with stabilizing income, and access and adherence to medical and mental health treatment including emergency care and substance abuse treatment.
• Responds to and effectively handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
• Shares on call responsibility and takes necessary action to ensure staff coverage, appropriate crisis interventions, and untoward incident notification.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with other service providers such as DSS, SSI, HUD, Section 8, Shelter Care Plus, Landlords, and Care Managers.
• Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.

What This Job Offers

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