MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Spanish Speaking Preferred.

Development and delivery of all program components, goals and objectives necessary to move homeless

consumers into permanent housing and assist these consumers in achieving housing stability.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, track and maintain relationships with property owners within in the communities
• Develop and facilitate seminars with property owners within in the communities
• Ensure all properties meet the Fair Market Rate for the individual neighborhood
• Inspect all property's with HUD Housing Habitability Standards Inspection Checklist
• Collaborate and coordinate with other community resources such as permanent housing providers, social service providers, employment and training programs and entitlement agencies
• Accept, process and track referrals
• Review cases frequently with HUD Rapid-Rehousing Team.
• Deed/ Title / Tax Bill search and foreclosure search
• Review/Approve application based on eligibility criteria and self-sufficiency Assessments
• Review all self-sufficiency plans, budget assessment
• Review lease with Consumer
• Review, and approve all financial packages of assistance
• Develop and facilitate seminars for supportive services such as personal budgets
• Distribute and update tenant's rights information
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings
• Distribute payments to 3rd party agency.
• Prepare receipts for distribution of TFA
• Maintain all receipts (attach receipts to PO back up)
• Follow up and maintain communication with Consumers and Landlord's (maintaining goals and support).
Assume other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Team Player with good listening skills
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and Power Point, Outlook
• Must have ability to interact with homeless participants and develop a trusting relationship and have a solid understanding of the dynamics of homelessness.
• A car for visits to Consumers in their own homes or at other locations
• Real Estate background
• Knowledge of Real Estate Market and trends
• Internet savvy (must be able to navigate web in housing search)
Must be able to attend trainings to further knowledge of all aspects of HUD Rapid-Rehousing and Housing.

• REQUIRED: Valid New York State Driver's License and own insured Vehicle

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor from an accredited college or university in social work or related field plus Three to five years' experience in housing counseling or Real Estate.

Or

Experience working with the Homeless Population > Housing Counseling Certification

NOTE: NO LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Conflicts of interest Policy (full policy and procedure available at time of Orientation): Outside employment that constitutes a conflict of interest is prohibited. Employees may not receive any income or material gain from individuals outside EOC for materials produced or services rendered while performing their jobs at EOC.

CATEGORY

• NON-EXEMPT