Housing Specialist

Acacia Network•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Housing Specialist assesses housing barriers for individuals experiencing homelessness to determine their housing and service needs. The role develops housing procurement, financial, and self-sufficiency case plans with clients, including conducting intake interviews and determining client goals, needs, and eligibility. The specialist develops housing resources, supports clients in finding permanent affordable housing, coordinates housing-related services, and maintains documentation in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of two years of experience in a housing program.
Obtain mandated reporter training and certificate (two hours) within 30 days of hire.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Nice To Haves

HQSI certification.
Basic social work experience.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ housing needs upon referral from other providers.
Develop and maintain housing resources and assist clients in finding permanent, affordable housing.
Facilitate prioritization of project-eligible individuals for participation in the project.
Procure affordable housing placements for participants and determine participant income resources that could offset subsidy amounts.
Partner with HUB housing offices and, under the direction of the Housing Services Director, manage timely subsidy payments for apartment rentals, utilities, and one-time furnishings.
Maintain documentation of client progress in case records according to contractual and regulatory standards.
Coordinate services and communicate clients’ housing progress to the team.
Participate in case reviews and case conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.