Housing Specialist
DePaul, Perry, NY, United States
Overview
Knitting Mill Apartments, a 55 and Over Single‑Site Supportive Housing Program in Perry, NY, is now hiring a full‑time Housing Specialist. The Housing Specialist is responsible for the oversight of clients enrolled in the Supported Housing portion of the SP SRO housing.
Why work for DePaul?
Make a positive difference in someone's life
Supportive work environment
We value diversity
Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
Excellent benefits
Competitive pay rate from $23-$23.60/hour
Responsibilities Direct Service Responsibilities
Develop, monitor and update housing support plans to identify which services DePaul is to provide to maximize clients success.
Assist in linkage to any necessary support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.
Network with support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.
Assist clients in accessing and keeping all financial entitlements they are eligible for.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
Assist the other staff in the building by performing essential duties in their absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Administrative Responsibilities
Attend county SPOA meetings as part of DePaul’s intake team to help with admission decisions.
Assess referrals to determine if SP SRO is an appropriate level of care for individuals.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of mental health and/or special needs population experience (per site needs).
Experience:
One year working in human services field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other:
Valid New York State driver’s license. Must meet qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy. Use of personal vehicle required.
Work Environment This full‑time position is Monday‑Friday.
Benefits This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.
DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and program need.
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Why work for DePaul?
Make a positive difference in someone's life
Supportive work environment
We value diversity
Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
Excellent benefits
Competitive pay rate from $23-$23.60/hour
Responsibilities Direct Service Responsibilities
Develop, monitor and update housing support plans to identify which services DePaul is to provide to maximize clients success.
Assist in linkage to any necessary support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.
Network with support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.
Assist clients in accessing and keeping all financial entitlements they are eligible for.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
Assist the other staff in the building by performing essential duties in their absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Administrative Responsibilities
Attend county SPOA meetings as part of DePaul’s intake team to help with admission decisions.
Assess referrals to determine if SP SRO is an appropriate level of care for individuals.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of mental health and/or special needs population experience (per site needs).
Experience:
One year working in human services field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other:
Valid New York State driver’s license. Must meet qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy. Use of personal vehicle required.
Work Environment This full‑time position is Monday‑Friday.
Benefits This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.
DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and program need.
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