What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.?
Position: Housing Specialist
The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors.
Volunteers of America-Greater New York’s Legacy Family Residence is a transitional family shelter located in the Bronx, where residents learn essential skills that enable them to meet the challenges of everyday life. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/transitional-housing
Location: 108-75 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of related experience in housing placement services for low-income and/or homeless population.
Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Housing Specialist Principal Responsibilities:
Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life insurance,
Retirement plan
Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;
Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more…
Salary : $22
