Housing Specialist
HOMELIFE SERVICES INC. · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Position Title: Housing SpecialistReports To: Director of Social Services/Housing Specialist SupervisorDepartment: Social Services Employment Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Status: EssentialLocation: Queens, NY1 position in Corona 3 positions in Long Island City
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GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Housing Specialist will be responsible for assessing clients’ eligibility and determining their housing and service needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSecures permanent housing for clients from a wide range of sources, including government agencies, private landlords, and brokersAssists clients with the search for available properties and negotiates terms on behalf of clientsEnsures client's understanding of their rights and responsibilities as tenantsProvides clients with information and refers them to additional support programs or servicesPrepares and maintains daily logs, records, and reportsCounsels and assists clients in completing all necessary paperwork, including lease signingsPartner with Case Managers to prepare clients for landlord/broker interviewsAssists and counsels clients in regards to keeping their appointmentsEnsures that new apartments are client-ready (e.g. utilities turned on, furniture deliveered)Maintains accurate records on client compliance via appointments and interviewsMust meet or surpass target goals set for permanent housing placements and related indicatorsIn the event of an emergency, Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduledDuties xzbcwsv and responsibilities are subject to change based upon assessment of company needs
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 2 years experience working within the Social Services FieldExperience with the Homeless populationExperience with the CARES systemMust be diligent and organizedMust be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing)Must be sensitive to different cultures and socioeconomic conditionsKnowledge of regulatory standards and property managementBilingual English/Spanish is preferred
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Housing Specialist will be responsible for assessing clients’ eligibility and determining their housing and service needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSecures permanent housing for clients from a wide range of sources, including government agencies, private landlords, and brokersAssists clients with the search for available properties and negotiates terms on behalf of clientsEnsures client's understanding of their rights and responsibilities as tenantsProvides clients with information and refers them to additional support programs or servicesPrepares and maintains daily logs, records, and reportsCounsels and assists clients in completing all necessary paperwork, including lease signingsPartner with Case Managers to prepare clients for landlord/broker interviewsAssists and counsels clients in regards to keeping their appointmentsEnsures that new apartments are client-ready (e.g. utilities turned on, furniture deliveered)Maintains accurate records on client compliance via appointments and interviewsMust meet or surpass target goals set for permanent housing placements and related indicatorsIn the event of an emergency, Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduledDuties xzbcwsv and responsibilities are subject to change based upon assessment of company needs
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 2 years experience working within the Social Services FieldExperience with the Homeless populationExperience with the CARES systemMust be diligent and organizedMust be able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing)Must be sensitive to different cultures and socioeconomic conditionsKnowledge of regulatory standards and property managementBilingual English/Spanish is preferred
Details
| Company | HOMELIFE SERVICES INC. |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |