What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist position at Services for the UnderServed?
Min
USD $51,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $56,500.00/Yr.
Position Overview
SS:US Is seeking a Housing Specialist for their men's shelter in Brooklyn
This program is located at Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Housing Specialist for the shelter will e stablish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for consumers. Provide supportive social services including individual and group counseling, workshops, education, referrals, and escorting in an effort to prepare consumers for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing. Prepare and assist consumers with the housing application/interview process.
Qualifications
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org .
ID
2026-18599
USD $51,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $56,500.00/Yr.
Position Overview
SS:US Is seeking a Housing Specialist for their men's shelter in Brooklyn
This program is located at Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Housing Specialist for the shelter will e stablish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for consumers. Provide supportive social services including individual and group counseling, workshops, education, referrals, and escorting in an effort to prepare consumers for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing. Prepare and assist consumers with the housing application/interview process.
Qualifications
- H igh School Diploma or GED required.
- Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma.
- Good interpersonal skill set, able to work independently and still function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft.
- Bachelor’s degree in human Services or related field preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org .
ID
2026-18599
Salary : $51,000 - $56,500