Housing Specialist

Homes for the Homeless, Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist to join our team at our newest facility in Hell's Kitchen to assist residents in their search for permanent housing. Our ideal candidate is adept at finding opportunities, comfortable working at a quick pace, a great communicator, and compassionate about the needs of homeless families. This position reports to the Director of Family Services and collaborates with the Family Services team to support our mission to provide wraparound services for our clients. Depending on the experience and skill level of the candidate, this position will be hired as either a permanent or a temp-to-perm case manager.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a caseload of 44.
• Conduct housing intakes.
• Create an exit strategy by exploring the client’s needs.
• Complete housing reports and maintain up-to-date progress notes.
• Meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly move-out targets.
• Conducts monthly housing workshops with clients.
• Provide clients with housing referrals and leads.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with DHS staff.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with brokers, agents, landlords and community agencies to gain housing leads.
• Schedule appointments for apartment viewings.
• Accompany clients to open houses, apartment viewings and lease signings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Experience working with brokers and landlords.
• Ability to travel by public transportation to all 5 boroughs and outside of NYC.
• Bi-lingual a plus.

COMPENSATION/EEO

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employee-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.