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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Housing Specialist is responsible for addressing the housing needs of clients residing in URI’s homeless shelters. The Housing Specialist assists clients as they transition from shelter to permanent housing. He/she is responsible for identifying permanent housing options, developing and maintaining a database of housing resources, conducting individual sessions and support groups around housing issues, and providing referrals, advocacy, follow-up, and assistance with housing applications. The Housing Specialist is a key team member who collaborates with colleagues to promote a positive resettlement experience for newly arriving migrants and to support quality services for all clients. The Housing Specialist also develops partnerships with government and community agencies to help increase clients’ access to meaningful housing.
Salary: $42,000 - $46,000
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Urban Resource Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Full Time
$41k-57k (estimate)
06/06/2023
06/22/2024
mail.uri.edu
West Kingston, RI
500 - 1,000