Housing Specialist
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 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.
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.
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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
