Housing Services Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Social Care Network

• Staten Island , NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $24.10 - $32.51Hourly, Job Shift: Day, RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre-tenancy Activities such as, but not limited to, housing search/navigation, housing applications, lease negotiation support and screening assistance, Tenancy sustaining activities such as, but not limited to, short-term rental assistance, utility payment assistance, recertification, resolving disputes with landlords to reduce eviction Community transitional supports such as, but not limited to, paying security deposits, pest eradication, pantry stocking, and providing household supplies & furnishing. Escort clients to view apartments, meet prospective landlords, meet real estate brokers, and to the lease signing. Maintain complete and accurate client files/documentation; ensure quality assurance. Data entry Attend scheduled supervision sessions, case conferences, and training as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

This position requires previous experience working with the housing of disadvantaged populations. Experience in housing placement, lease negotiation, and navigating housing services is required. Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues.

Physical ability to perform the essential job functions is needed. In addition, the Housing Service Specialist shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve. The agency reserves the right to review and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Need to be proficient with computers.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.