Housing Specialist - Various Locations & Shifts
About The Position
Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community-building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico. POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking Housing Specialists who will be responsible for permanent housing placement for all housing-ready individuals in the shelter. The Housing Specialist will have an assigned caseload and will be responsible for the successful placement of these individuals by NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) contractual requirements. The Housing Specialist works with community organizations, government agencies, and property owners to secure living arrangements, and negotiate rents, deposits, and move-in terms on behalf of their clients. The position involves various tasks that increase housing options for people who are trying to transition to permanent housing. Salary for the Housing Specialists is $40,000 to $45,000/Annually based on relevant experience.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2 years of direct experience housing assistance to underserved
- Knowledge of DHS rules and regulations required
- Comfortable communicating with clients and professional staff
- Understanding of low-income and homeless individuals and their specific needs
- Knowledge of crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution techniques; match such techniques to particular circumstances and individuals
- Must be comfortable working in a Hotel or Shelter
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assisting individuals in shelters/transitional housing with finding suitable permanent residence.
- Developing and maintaining liaison with landlords and the community.
- Helping individuals with application/process for Section 8 and NYCHA.
- Assisting individuals through the entire housing process from application, meeting prospective landlords, lease signing and moving.
- Working directly with realtors, landlords and Social Services Department to expedite lease signing process.
- Inspecting apartments, checking status of Public Assistance Cases.
- Preparing monthly reports.
- Conducting initial intakes and initial independent living plans.
Benefits
- Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees.
- In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance.
- We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
