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Breaking Ground is Hiring an Intake & Eligibility Specialist Near New York, NY
Intake & Eligibility Specialist
520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Req #2276
Wednesday, January 17, 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.
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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 wraparound 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.
Intake and Eligibility Specialist
Reporting to the Leasing Manager, the Intake and Eligibility Specialist screens leasing applicants for a portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Intake and Eligibility Specialist works directly with affordable and special needs applicants assisting them with the housing application process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determine initial eligibility of applicants by reviewing initial verifications of applicants housing, income, and assets
Create and send initial eligible and ineligible letters to applicants
Prepare, send, and track interview invite letters for eligible applicants
Schedule and conduct applicant interviews
Facilitate collection and submission of required applicant documents
Contact applicants to update documents as needed
Perform credit and criminal background checks
Confirm applicants eligibility and conduct lease signings
Conduct unit showings
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required
2 years of comparable work experience in supportive housing, property management, social services, or a closely related field preferred
Working knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Section 8 preferred. Required: Must obtain LIHTC certification within the first year of employment. Breaking Ground will pay certification fees
Detail oriented and organized
Strong writing and analytical skills
Ability to interact effectively with applicants
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $25.27
Max Hiring Rate $28.02
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520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Job Summary
Full Time
$56k-72k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/20/2024
breakingground.org
MEMPHIS, TN
200 - 500
1990
$10M - $50M
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About Breaking Ground
In 1990, a small group of people came together to bring to scale a new model of housing for people who were experiencing or at risk of homelessness - permanent supportive housing. The result was Breaking Ground's Times Square residence. Nearly 30 years later, the Times Square remains the largest supportive residence in the country, and thousands of people have been able to escape or avoid life on the streets by finding a home in one of its 652 apartments. Today, 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 wraparound 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. And for individuals and families at the edge of homelessness, our affordable apartments serve a a crucial safety net. 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.
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