Housing Specialist

Summary:  

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct housing assessments and continuously assess housing readiness of families. 
• Providing comprehensive case management on housing issues.
• Maintain case records, and collaborate with case management staff to ensure residents obtain the needed support services in obtaining permanent housing. 
• Identify, contact, and follow through with potential housing resources and leads. 
• Establish new linkages with real estate brokers and landlords. 
• Advocate and refer clients to public housing, realtors, landlords and community-based agencies to ensure that clients obtain permanent housing within the required time frame. 
• Conduct housing workshops for clients. 
• Monitor referrals to ensure clients are actively seeking and following trough the process of obtaining permanent housing.
• Work schedule will consist of some evening and weekend hours.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; be assertive and well organized.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently 

Education:

•  Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field and two years of experience working within the New York City housing market; or   two years of college plus five years of experience working within the New York City housing market. 
• Familiarity with housing entitlement systems and procedures. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.