Rapid Rehousing Specialist

Center for Youth Services•City of Rochester, NY

8d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Rapid Rehousing Specialist assists homeless transition-age youth ages 18–24 in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. Some youth receive rental assistance, while all receive supportive services such as independent-living-skills assessment and training, supervision, referrals, and other support as needed. The Specialist helps clients search for apartments, work with landlords, move into and set up their apartments, and take other steps toward self-sufficiency and housing stability. The role also develops and maintains landlord connections in the community. Approximately 50 youth are served annually. The schedule is full-time with flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends. The pay rate is $20–$21 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, or a related field and one year of experience, or equivalent work-history experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of case-management techniques and intervention.
Knowledge of homeless/runaway youth service systems and community resources.
Knowledge of independent-living skills, curricula, and teaching approaches.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and response.
Conduct outreach, screening, intake, and assessment.
Coordinate, develop, implement, and assess clients’ case-management needs, services, and plans.
Assess referral readiness and provide information and referral facilitation.
Advocate for youth on a case-specific basis.
Transport program participants.
Use sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Assist participants with setting up housing.
Deliver services using a strength-based approach that promotes youth leadership and asset development.
Assist youth with apartment searches, landlord interactions, moving, and setting up apartments.
Develop and maintain landlord connections within the community.
Provide supportive services, including independent-living-skills assessment and training, supervision, referrals, and support as needed.