Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Housing Specialist - Homeless Families role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Urban Resource Institute (URI)'s job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Housing Specialist - Homeless Families role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Urban Resource Institute (URI)'s job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Housing Specialist - Homeless Families posting at Urban Resource Institute (URI) — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Housing Specialist - Homeless Families posting at Urban Resource Institute (URI) — free, in seconds.
About the Role
The Housing Specialist is responsible for addressing the housing needs of clients residing in URI’s homeless shelters and assisting them as they transition from shelter to permanent housing. This role involves identifying housing options, developing a resource database, conducting sessions on housing issues, and providing referrals and advocacy.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in determining clients’ immediate needs, functional capabilities, and assistance needed to stabilize housing and increase independent functioning.
- Conduct regular meetings with clients (at least biweekly) to review housing options and exit strategies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and landlords to secure a pool of available apartments.
- Facilitate clients' ability to view at least three apartments each week.
- Assist clients to secure and complete applications for permanent housing and collect necessary documents for affordable and subsidized housing.
- Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities and maintain a database of resources, including brokers, landlords, and management companies.
- Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing.
- 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.
- Prepare weekly housing status and other DHS required reports as directed.
- Work with clients to identify ways to resolve adverse credit reports.
- Participate in monthly staff meetings, case conferences, and training seminars.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year counseling experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate, or case management.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with or knowledge of homelessness within disenfranchised communities, including individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, the elderly, and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
- Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to write and record case documentation.
- Skills in group counseling.
- Working knowledge of family issues.
- Sensitivity to the needs of homeless families.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate and provide follow-up around housing issues.
- Ability 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 the homeless population.
- Ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
- Computer-literate.
- Knowledge of Microsoft software.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Case documentation
- Group counseling
- Advocacy
- Follow-up
- Housing workshop facilitation
- Linkage development
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft software knowledge
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of one year counseling experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate or case management
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $39,000 - $48,328.00
About the Company
- Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a dynamic, innovative, and well-respected organization founded in 1980 that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families through safe shelter and comprehensive services.
- URI delivers prevention and intervention programs that break cycles of violence and poverty.
- URI actively works for sustainable systemic change.
- URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence (DV) shelter and services in New York State.
- URI is the largest provider in the United States of DV shelter services.
- URI is a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families.
- URI has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership, staff, and clients at residential and nonresidential sites across New York City.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.