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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Social Services/Social Services Supervisor, the Housing Specialist provides assistance and support to achieve permanent housing placement for all clients. He/she also provides and documents clinical case management services for assigned clients according to the requirements of Urban Pathways and all regulatory and funding agencies.
Qualifications
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$38k-71k (estimate)
05/25/2023
05/23/2024
urbanpathways.org
BROOKLYN, NY
100 - 200
1975
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
Urban Pathways is a data-driven and innovative leader that ensures that homeless and at-risk New Yorkers have the housing, services and support they need to be self-sufficient. We currently offer the following services: outreach programs, a drop-in center, safe havens (temporary housing), supportive housing residences and apartment buildings and the scatter-site housing program.
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Assists with housing search and placement along with leveraging supportive services that will assist the participant household to maintain permanent housing.
01/30/2022: Erie, PA
Assist client to find permanent and affordable housing.
04/02/2022: Albany, NY
They assist clients with limited financial means to secure decent housing.
02/11/2022: Queens Village, NY
Can also work on things like applying for parking permits and helping people find gyms and other clubs to join.
03/24/2022: Atlantic City, NJ
Collaborate with program participants to develop service plans that correlate with resolving presenting problems and obstacles to maintaining housing stability.
02/11/2022: Vallejo, CA
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Typically earn either Business degrees or Psychology degrees.
04/02/2022: Charleston, WV
Entry Level Housing Specialist with no experience required.
02/02/2022: Jacksonville, FL
Understanding of how housing and supports work together.
01/29/2022: Pine Bluff, AR
Housing authority or tax credit housing experience preferred.
03/25/2022: Brownsville, TX
Requires a Bachelors Degree and/or previous housing experience working with the housing disadvantaged populations.
03/15/2022: Mesa, AZ
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