Housing Specialist

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Social Services/Social Services Supervisor, the Housing Specialist provides assistance and support to achieve permanent housing placement for all clients.  The Housing Specialist also provides and documents clinical case management services for assigned clients according to the requirements of Urban Pathways and all regulatory and funding agencies. The Housing Specialist will be an active listener and provide high quality customer service and respond by exhibiting cross-cultural awareness with the ability to promote and contribute to an equitable and inclusive anti-racist organizational culture and environment. 

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program/Facilities

1. Provides support and guidance to program staff in the execution of all housing related tasks including but not limited:

1. Reviews, completes, and makes recommendations, when necessary, on all housing applications including but not limited to: HRA 2010e, General Population, LINC, HPD, etc.
2. Manages and tracks all housing packages submitted to housing providers including DHS, OMH, HPD, etc.
3. Provides on-going follow-up to program staff and clients regarding housing status.
4. Assists clients with completing relevant applications for housing subsidies and programs, and advocates on behalf of clients to ensure that they receive the appropriate housing and housing subsidies.
5. Liaises with potential landlords and/or rental agents to ensure that potential housing meets city and agency standards.
6. Ensures successful and safe transition of clients into permanent housing and provides local community resources to clients if needed.
7. Assesses client housing interview skills and assists them to achieve competency in presentation and interviewing skills.
8. Escorts clients to housing interviews as needed.