Description

• Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments on newly released individuals and clients eligible for housing services;

• Create individualized treatment plans for each client.

• Document all client services, including successful and unsuccessful outreach attempts;

• Conduct crisis intervention with clients, as needed;

• Develop and maintain appropriate housing stock for our clients;

• Assess clients need for temporary rental subsidy and furniture/moving allowance;

• Collaborate with Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Department of Homeless services (DHS), and Human Resources Administration (HRA) to assure clients receive entitlements in a timely manner;

•  Assist clients in obtaining all necessary documentation to facilitate benefits application process.

• Complete and submit clients’ application to appropriate benefits provider agency (e.g., HRA, Social Security);

•  Act as a liaison to representatives of benefits administrations;

•  Act as liaison between client and landlord to mediate any landlord-tenant issues and Provide ongoing counseling, supportive services needed to achieve goals stated in client treatment plan.

Qualifications