Rapid Rehousing Specialist

Center for Youth Services • Rochester, NY

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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 assessment, training, supervision, referrals, and support related to basic and independent living skills. The Specialist helps clients search for apartments, work with landlords, move into and set up apartments, and pursue self-sufficiency and housing stability. The role also involves developing and maintaining landlord connections in the community. Approximately 50 youth are served annually.

This is a full-time position 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of case management techniques and intervention.
• Knowledge of the homeless/runaway youth service system and community resources.
• Knowledge of independent living skills, curricula, and teaching approaches.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or a 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 facilitation.
• Provide case-specific youth advocacy.
• Transport program participants.
• Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Assist youth in setting up housing.
• Deliver services using a strengths-based approach focused on youth leadership and asset development.
• Assist clients with apartment searches, landlord communication, and moving into and setting up apartments.
• Develop and maintain landlord connections within the community.
• Provide supportive services, including basic and independent living skills assessment, training, supervision, referrals, and support.

What This Job Offers

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