Senior Housing Specialist

Queens Drop Center, 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America

Req #2596

Thursday, May 23, 2024

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Reporting to the Director, Programs, Transitional Housing, the Senior Housing Specialist oversee s the Housing Specialist and works closely with clients, members of the city contracted outreach teams, and partner agencies to prepare clients for permanent housing . The Senior Housing Specialist is responsible for ensuring that program targets are met by working with the Housing Specialist to coordinate and expedite the housing placement process by assisting residents in achieving housing readiness, establishing eligibility profile, seeking out and matching permanent housing opportunities . In coordination with the Assistant Program Director and the case management team, the Senior Housing Specialist identif i es appropri ate and available housing opportunities based on the specific clients needs a nd h elp s to secure the most suitable opt ion .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervis e Housing Specialist

Maintain quality control of housing applications

Ensure program housing placement targets are achieved

Complete DHS Vacancy Report before 9:30 am, 7 days a week

Help develop a directory and c oordinat e alternative housing opportun ities including scatter site, market rate apartments, nursing home, and mental health housing

Ensure clients are prepared for the housing process by coordinating mock interviews, groups, escort to housing interviews, communications with housing providers on specific client issues, and tracking clients progress towards housing readiness

Clearly communicate with case management staff regarding upcoming interviews, sent applications, and follow up with housing providers

Liaise with DHS to ensure fair treatment of residents during application review process, to refer clients to housing, to seek out new housing opportunities, etc.

Maintain records on interview results and housing placements; make recommendations for process improvement

Ensure that clients are matched and placed in housing appropriate to their needs

Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QULAIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in social work or related field preferred

Substance abuse, homelessness, motivational interviewing, mental health conditions

Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in a non-profit or real estate environment ; knowledge of supportive housing and DHS housing programs preferred

Previous experience and working with homeless/formerly homeless populations, adults with substance abuse /dual diagnosis required

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Bilingual preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

Preferred experience with HRA 2010e , databases, AWARDS/Foothold, CARES

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

Pay Type Hourly

Min Hiring Rate $27.47

Max Hiring Rate $29.67

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Queens Drop Center, 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America