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Assess clients’ housing needs and develop an individualized plan to secure safe, affordable housing.
Assess clients’ eligibility for government-financed housing programs, including subsidies, and benefit programs.
Assist clients to secure and complete applications for permanent housing.
Identify and assist clients to obtain relevant documents needed for applications for permanent housing.
Provide individual counseling, advocacy and support to clients.
Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing.
Develop and maintain a database of resources, including a listing of brokers, landlords, and management companies.
Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with government partners and supportive community-based organizations.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences and meetings with prospective brokers and landlords.
Serve as a resource to the shelters’ social services department staff.
Represent URI at city and statewide coalitions, task forces and committees related to housing.
Participate in monthly staff meetings, case conferences and training seminars.
Assist with reports and program evaluation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Shelter Program Director.

High school diploma plus two (2) years of relevant training and experience, including experience working with victims of domestic violence; or Bachelor's degree in health or human services.
Minimum of one year counseling experience and two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate or case management.
Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against disenfranchised communities including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to write and record case documentation.
Skills in group counseling.
Working knowledge of women’s issues.
Sensitivity to women’s needs.
Demonstrated ability to advocate and provide follow-up around housing issues.
Able to conduct housing specific workshops.
Knowledge and skills necessary to develop strong linkages with city and private housing agencies.
Ability to secure permanent housing for homeless population.
Ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
Computer-literate.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Two (2) years of relevant training and experience
One year counseling experience
Two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate or case management

Urban Resource Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Urban Resource Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Housing Specialist - Domestic Violence Programs at Urban Resource Institute (URI)

Housing Specialist - Domestic Violence Programs