What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Services for the UnderServed?
USD $45,000.00 / Yr.
USD $50,000.00 / Yr.
Position Overview
S : US is seeking a Housing Specialist for our Families with Children shelter located in the Bronx.
This program is located at 246 Echo Place Bronx, NY 10457
The Housing Specialist will :
- Interview clients to assess their present housing needs and status and submits appropriate applications to community resources.
- Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to handle issues related to housing.
- Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications when necessary.
- Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and acts as a liaison between landlords and clients.
- Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the facility.
- Obtains an accurate history of client’s housing situation to assess what services are needed.
- Facilitates Tier II interviews and acts as a liaison between Tier II shelter and AEGIS clients.
- Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA).
- Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA
- Refers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT program.
- Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case from entry to discharge
- Assists and escorts residents in going to HRA / social service agency appointments when necessary.
- Participates and attends staff, service plan review and clinical team meetings.
Qualifications
Benefits Overview : We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including : Medical / Dental / Prescription / Vision / Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’
S : US IS AN EQULAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Company Overview
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values : respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S : US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S : US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org
2024-16536
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
