Housing Specialist

PROMESA R.H.C.F.•New York, NY

About The Position

Housing Specialist assess housing barriers of individuals experience homelessness to determine housing and service needs. Develop a housing procurement, financial and self-sufficiency case plan with clients: this shall include intake interview, determine client goals, needs, and eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of (2) two years of experience in housing program.
Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate within 30 days of hire.
Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.

Nice To Haves

HQSI Certification is a plus but not necessary.
Basic Social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses housing needs of client upon referral from other providers.
Develops and maintains housing resources and assists clients in finding permanent, affordable housing.
Facilitates the prioritization of project-eligible individuals for participation in the project.
Procures and places participants in affordable housing and determine participant income resources that could offset subsidy amount.
Works in partnership with HUB’s housing offices and under the direction of the Housing Services Director, manage the timely payment of subsidy funds for apartment rental, utility payment one-time payments for furnishings.
Maintains documentation of client progress in case records according to all contractual & regulatory standards.
Coordinates services and communicate to team about clients’ housing progress along with participating in case reviews and case conferences.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.