Housing Specialist

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors.
Empower Residence is a 24/7 transitional housing program for women, operating under HRA/DSS guidelines. As an enhanced shelter, we support residents facing challenges such as mental health needs, substance use, unemployment, and poverty. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/services/housing

Requirements

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience in shelter services for low-income and/or homeless population.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A clean and valid driver's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
• Counsel residents on rent arrears, credit and criminal background checks, NYCHA & current available city subsidies, supportive housing, DGS regulations and related obstacles to securing permanent housing.
• Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
• Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
• Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree