Housing Specialist Jobs

Inclusively is partnering with a social services organization to hire a Housing Specialist.

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Position Overview

The Housing Specialist is a member of the HLPS Housing Team that develops and executes housing plans, placement, and follow-up for referred clients. The HLPS Housing Specialist is responsible for collaborating with case managers and clients and the HLPS Housing Acquisitions Director to identify and secure permanent housing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support an environment that embeds diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
• Maintain and update a database of available housing options with relevant details and document status changes/findings/activities and provide updates on new and total inventory on a weekly or more basis. Maintain consistent, transparent communication and sharing of relevant information with HLPS program partners.
• Work with case management staff to resolve crises or conflicts with building owners, landlords, and management.
• Provide accurate, complete, and timely data entry and other documentation of findings, apartment unit status, inspections, readiness, and as needed, interactions and assessments with clients.
• Confirm landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes, and lease agreements.
• Participate in workplace culture that inspires high-level performance, collaboration, accountability, and professional and respectful interaction.
• Work with case managers to identify and problem-solve barriers to permanent housing and assist with preparing clients for the housing process.
• Employ best practices for effective feedback and communication at all levels of staff engagement.
• Inform case management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with clients maintaining units.
• Perform all job-related tasks as required.
• Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords to identify new housing opportunities for clients.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and professional development activities such as in-service trainings, seminars, webinars, and conferences as needed. Collaborate with other consortium partners as necessary.
• Ensure uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments.

The salary for this role is Minimum 55,000 Annually - Maximum 60,000 Annually

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor Preferred -High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma,

Skill and Experience Requirements:

• Prior experience using HOME, CARES, CAPS, Housing Connect, etc. databases.
• Computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs and make multiple visits in the community as needed. Sporadic evening or weekend hours may be required.
• Work experience should include, but is not limited to, NYC voucher programs, housing subsidies, supportive housing programs, and negotiating lease agreements with landlords and/or realtor management companies providing housing for special needs populations.
• Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes is essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and data-driven reporting as applicable.
• Excellent public-facing customer service skills.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to housing availability search
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Our company 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. Our company 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.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person