Housing Specialist

PROMESA R.H.C.F. • Buffalo, NY

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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.
• 1. Website info: https://nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspx [https://nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspx]
• HQSI Certification is a plus but not necessary.
• Basic Social work experience preferred.
• 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.
• Facilitate the prioritization of project-eligible individuals for participation in the project.
• Will procure and place participants in affordable housing and determine participant income resources that could offset subsidy amount.
• Work 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.
• Maintain documentation of client progress in case records according to all contractual & regulatory standards.
• Coordinate services and communicate to team about clients’ housing progress along with participating in case reviews and case conferences.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level