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Shelter Housing Specialist - The Plaza
Location:
New York, NY
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Job Title: Housing Specialist Reports to: Director of Social Services Status: Full-time Classification: Non-exempt Job Location: Washington Heights Work Hours: Mon Fri, may include some weekends, based o n business needs SUMMARY Lantern Community Services is seeking a Housing Specialist for our shelter in Washington Heights, NY. The Housing Specialist will be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team aimed at stabilizing shelter clients by improving their independent living skills and assisting them to move towards rapid re-housing goals. The Housing Specialist is responsible for helping clients find permanent housing and become self-sufficient. Services provided to clients will include assisting with orienting to the housing search process, including training on how to conduct an apartment search, how to interview for an apartment, and how to complete housing applications. Additionally, the Housing Specialist will escort the clients to housing related appointments and provide direct assistance to the clients during the final moving out phase. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts the housing intake and housing assessment interviews for all new clients. Adheres to DHS time frames for permanent housing placement. Assists with the completion of the housing portion of the initial service plan/independent living plan and any necessary revisions. Assists assigned Case Mangers to complete and submit HRA-2010E applications and obtain related paperwork. Assists with the completion of housing reports and in gathering and organizing any statistics and demographic information requested by funders. Presents workshops for clients to educate about the housing process and the skills needed to secure and maintain permanent housing such as budgeting and credit development and repair. Develops new housing resources and educates clients about available benefits such as subsidies and vouchers. Escorts clients to view apartments and other appointments as needed. Assists clients in moving into permanent housing by providing support such as attending lease signings, assisting with applications for one shot deals, providing moving assistance, etc. Provides additional information and instruction on the skills required to secure and maintain permanent housing, such as how to create and maintain a household budget. Participate in housing meetings, case conferences, staff meetings and other meetings/training as assigned. Documents all counseling, escorting, referral and discharge planning activities in client charts. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. One year experience required assisting homeless or difficult to serve populations find housing. Experience providing services to individuals with mental illness, substance use, chronic health conditions and/or homelessness. Sensitivity to issues involved in working with a diverse organization. Must have initiative, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Strong communication and organizational skills. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus. Work Environment: This job operates in a shelter environment and works with a population who experiences mental illness, addiction, disability, HIV, and other chronic illnesses. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb stairs and/ or kneel. Occasionally the employee will have to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Note: Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy and just communities. Lantern welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
Company:
Lantern Community Services
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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