Housing Specialist Tier I

Title: Housing Specialist Tier 1

Location: Jamaica (Queens) New York

Salary Range: $31.87 per hour (effectively $58000 per year)

Status: Full-time (35 hours) Non-exempt

Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide housing services to help clients understand and overcome personal or social issues affecting their housing. The housing specialist will cooperate with case managers and legal staff to develop service plans for clients to ensure permanent and stable housing and access to community sources. The specialist will be encouraged to be cross trained and have an understanding of the job functions within the Housing Services Department.

Responsibilities:

The Housing Specialist is responsible for but not limited to:

• Collaborate with program participants to develop service plans that correlate with resolving presenting problems and obstacles to maintaining housing stability
• Assist in client intake service planning advocacy and referral services in the absence of a case manager
• Maintain weekly or bi-weekly contact with clients to follow-up on service plan
• Maintain records monitor case progress and enter case related information into Legalserver Database
• Conduct and/or participate in housing related activities and workshops

• Assist participants with obtaining and reinstating benefits
• Assist participants in identifying financial resources

• Advocate and submit applications for rental assistance grants through charitable organizations
• Compile and submit packages to HRA for Rental Assistance Grants (Exceptions to Policy) and One Shot Deals
• Make appointments with landlords and other housing agents to ensure individuals have housing leads in the event relocation from current housing is required
• Work collaboratively with legal services staff to identify client readiness on legal proceedings
• Treat all clients visitors and employees with kindness respect and dignity
• Enforce facility rules and regulations to maintain compliance
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Time management and prioritization
• Maintain awareness of new trends and development in social services and related fields
• Perform general clerical duties

Professional& Personal Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Work Psychology Sociology or related field with 0 years of direct social service experience
• Associate degree in Human Service or related field with 2 years of direct social service experience preferred but not required
• High School Diploma/General Equivalent Diploma with 4 years of direct social service experience preferred but not required
• Knowledgeable of the plight of the homeless and special needs populations
• Knowledgeable of case work/case management methodologies
• Commitment to the mission of the NAICA Inc.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure
• Strong organizational skills detail-oriented and efficient
• Maturity integrity and sound judgment

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
2. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
3. Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age race creed color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion military or veteran status sex disability (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to with the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.

NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Paid Time-off
• Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
• Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Aflac: Short-Term Disability CA Accident and Hospital
• Employee Discount Program

False Statements

Misrepresentation of your experience skills or education or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.

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