Housing Specialist - Blue Sky
Bowery Residents' Committee, New York, NY, United States
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload, including meeting with clients regularly and ensuring all clinical files and reports are complete and up‑to‑date.
Engage individuals in a client‑centered approach and provide services and referrals to address varied housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Track trends in housing placements and orient clients with the housing group.
Secure entitlements, maintain correspondence related to housing interviews and vacancies, and assist clients in coordinating their move with landlords and other agency partners.
Act as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process.
Provide housing retention services once clients have been placed.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
Other related duties as assigned.
Hours Full‑time 37.5 hours per week.
Monday–Wednesday 8am‑9:30pm
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Significant experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and securing entitlements and housing.
Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful.
Demonstrated writing, communication and group facilitation skills.
Bilingual abilities a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
CPR training certification or willingness to complete CPR training.
Vaccination preferred (not required).
Benefits
Health and dental plans, with coverage available for spouse, domestic partner and dependents.
At least 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays and additional paid sick and personal time.
403(b) pension plan with matching contribution.
Tuition assistance and training opportunities for career development.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit and childcare expenses.
Employees eligible for health insurance and paid sick time immediately upon starting work.
Provision of PPE and implementation of temperature monitoring and physical distancing practices.
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Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload, including meeting with clients regularly and ensuring all clinical files and reports are complete and up‑to‑date.
Engage individuals in a client‑centered approach and provide services and referrals to address varied housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Track trends in housing placements and orient clients with the housing group.
Secure entitlements, maintain correspondence related to housing interviews and vacancies, and assist clients in coordinating their move with landlords and other agency partners.
Act as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process.
Provide housing retention services once clients have been placed.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
Other related duties as assigned.
Hours Full‑time 37.5 hours per week.
Monday–Wednesday 8am‑9:30pm
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Significant experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and securing entitlements and housing.
Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful.
Demonstrated writing, communication and group facilitation skills.
Bilingual abilities a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
CPR training certification or willingness to complete CPR training.
Vaccination preferred (not required).
Benefits
Health and dental plans, with coverage available for spouse, domestic partner and dependents.
At least 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays and additional paid sick and personal time.
403(b) pension plan with matching contribution.
Tuition assistance and training opportunities for career development.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit and childcare expenses.
Employees eligible for health insurance and paid sick time immediately upon starting work.
Provision of PPE and implementation of temperature monitoring and physical distancing practices.
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