Housing Specialist - East Side Stabilization

Bowery Residents Committee • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The Housing Specialist is responsible for all aspects of an assigned caseload, including meeting regularly with clients and keeping clinical files and reports complete and up to date. The role uses a client-centered approach to engage people experiencing homelessness and provides services and referrals to address their housing needs. It also involves tracking housing-placement trends and orienting clients to the housing group.

The Housing Specialist secures entitlements, maintains correspondence related to housing interviews and vacancies, and helps clients coordinate moves with landlords, internal personnel, and external agencies. The position serves as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process, provides housing-retention services after placement, and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. Emergency first aid/CPR assistance may be required, along with other related duties as assigned.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Significant experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and securing entitlements and housing.
• Demonstrated writing, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete CPR certification training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse is helpful.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of an assigned caseload.
• Meet with clients regularly and keep clinical files and reports complete and up to date.
• Engage clients using a client-centered approach and provide services and referrals for their housing needs.
• Track trends in housing placements and orient clients to the housing group.
• Secure entitlements and maintain correspondence related to housing interviews and vacancies.
• Help clients coordinate moves with landlords, internal personnel, and external agencies.
• Liaise with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process.
• Provide housing-retention services after clients are placed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance and paid sick time immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for a spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• At least three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED