Bowery Residents' Committee
Housing Specialist - Wanda Patterson Women's Residence
Bowery Residents' Committee, New York, New York, us, 10261
Housing Specialist - Wanda Patterson Women's Residence
Join Bowery Residents' Committee as a Housing Specialist focusing on the Wanda Patterson Women’s Residence. This role is dedicated to helping clients secure stable housing and improve their lives.
Duties & Responsibilities Assist clients in securing entitlements; establish and monitor savings accounts; prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments; coordinate entitlement for clients; provide case‑management services for a caseload; generate weekly internal reports and compile data for funding source reports; provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed; perform related duties as assigned.
Hours Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
Tuesday‑Saturday 9:00 am‑5:30 pm; Wednesday 1:00 pm‑9:30 pm.
Qualifications
Experience processing housing applications (NYCHA, Section 8, NY/NY required).
Significant experience working with clients on homelessness, addiction, mental illness, entitlements, and housing.
Demonstrable writing, communication, and group facilitation skills.
Computer proficiency required.
BA/BS preferred; some college and work experience may substitute for a four‑year degree.
Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
CPR training certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification.
Vaccination preferred but not required.
MAKE AN IMPACT As a BRC staff member you will help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self‑sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. You will play a vital part in crisis and need, and you will benefit from a workplace that supports personal and professional growth.
Benefits
Competitive health and dental plans; coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
403(b) pension plan with matching benefit paid by BRC.
Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit, and childcare pre‑tax dollars.
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Duties & Responsibilities Assist clients in securing entitlements; establish and monitor savings accounts; prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments; coordinate entitlement for clients; provide case‑management services for a caseload; generate weekly internal reports and compile data for funding source reports; provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed; perform related duties as assigned.
Hours Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
Tuesday‑Saturday 9:00 am‑5:30 pm; Wednesday 1:00 pm‑9:30 pm.
Qualifications
Experience processing housing applications (NYCHA, Section 8, NY/NY required).
Significant experience working with clients on homelessness, addiction, mental illness, entitlements, and housing.
Demonstrable writing, communication, and group facilitation skills.
Computer proficiency required.
BA/BS preferred; some college and work experience may substitute for a four‑year degree.
Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
CPR training certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification.
Vaccination preferred but not required.
MAKE AN IMPACT As a BRC staff member you will help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self‑sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. You will play a vital part in crisis and need, and you will benefit from a workplace that supports personal and professional growth.
Benefits
Competitive health and dental plans; coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
403(b) pension plan with matching benefit paid by BRC.
Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit, and childcare pre‑tax dollars.
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