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About the Role

As the Housing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in assisting families with creating an exit strategy and searching for permanent housing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload.
• Conduct housing intakes.
• Create an exit strategy by exploring the client's needs.
• Complete housing reports and maintain up-to-date progress notes.
• Meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly move-out targets.
• Conduct monthly housing workshops with clients.
• Provide clients with housing referrals and leads.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with DHS staff.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with brokers, agents, landlords, and community agencies to gain housing leads.
• Schedule appointments for apartment viewings.
• Accompany clients to open houses, apartment viewings, and lease signings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Experience working with brokers and landlords.
• Ability to travel by public transportation to all 5 boroughs and outside of NYC.

Skills

• Bi-lingual is a plus.

Location

• Staten Island

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• At least one year of relevant experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Associate's Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• Work/Life Assistance Program
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 10 sick days
• 3 personal days
• 12 paid holidays

About the Company

• Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC.
• Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep.
• Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs.
• Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community.
• Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

Equal Opportunity

• Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.