Housing Specialist
Westhab Inc.•New York, NY
•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite
About The Position
This position works within our services department and assists clients in identifying appropriate, affordable housing options.
Requirements
- Negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies
- Providing housing for special needs populations
- Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes is essential
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
- Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish a working relationship
- Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes, and lease agreements
- Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients who are housing-ready
- Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships
- Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments
- Develops and maintains a database of available housing options
- Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks
- Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance
- Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with the client maintaining units
- Prepare housing packages (HRAs 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, LINC IV, IV + & V, etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access to any needed documents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
