Housing Specialist (The Monument)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

4d•$43,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as part of the interdisciplinary team working to secure permanent housing for residents of The Monument. Goddard Riverside invests in people & strengthens community, serving more than 20,000 people throughout New York City with a variety of programs for all ages. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. Goddard’s newest endeavor will be a transitional Site for adult families. This site will be a place where families can feel safe, receive resources and supportive services, while becoming acclimated to, and part of, the community. The Monument is an emergency capacity transitional site located in Manhattan in the Upper West Side.

Requirements

Associate degree Required, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Experience working with homeless adults preferred
Experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use and/co-occurring disorders preferred
Prior transitional, outreach, or supportive housing experience preferred
Bilingual required
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
Organized with strong follow up and attention to detail
Team player
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to learn computer databases such as AWARDS or CARES
Able to learn Coordinated Assessment Placement System
Ability to lift 30lbs

Responsibilities

Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all clients.
Complete housing application packages.
Coach clients going on housing interviews.
Develop linkages with supportive housing programs, NYCHA, real estate companies, low-income affordable housing landlords etc.
Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.
Assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency through assistance with housing and income.
Meet with clients to establish goals, action steps towards those goals, monitor and assess progress.
Develop and maintain appropriate records and documentation of services to the clients.
Advocate with clients when they have barriers to overcome in meeting their goals.
Negotiate with landlords and other service providers to ensure stable housing
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with a diverse population with a wide array of needs and backgrounds.
Respond quickly and appropriately in crisis situations.
Attend staff meetings and actively participate in supervision
Ability to work flexible schedule if needed