Housing Specialist

Equilibrium Solutions LLCs client is looking for a Housing Specialist in Brooklyn NY.

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Summary:

Our client is seeking a Housing Specialist to assist New Yorkers who have disabilities find affordable accessible housing and avoid or leave institutional settings.

The specialist will look for affordable and accessible housing options in Brooklyn and the rest of the city. The specialist also will guide participants in their own searches and work with them as they make the transition out of unstable living situations into their own apartments to live independently.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Assess potential participants and create a service plan for those who are eligible.
  
• Help find permanent housing in Brooklyn and across New York City for individuals in unstable housing situations including shelters or who are at risk of losing permanent housing.
  
• Assist participants in their own housing searches including finding housing opportunities themselves and guiding them through all steps necessary enrollment housing search and their move. These tasks include:
  

Filling out housing applications obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses

Working with participants and their transition specialists service coordinators advocates and family members

Conducting follow-up after the transition to housing

• Work closely with landlords brokers housing developers and management companies to identify permanent housing opportunities.
  
• Maintain a database of available housing in Brooklyn and other boroughs.
  
• With an independent living specialist work with program participants to set specific goals and to develop self-advocacy and independent living skills to meet those goals.
  
• Ensure all participant data and service provision details are current and accurate and that they comply with all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements including program requirements.
  
• Act as a liaison and/or advocate with other service or benefits providers for program participants.
  
• Other duties as required including community outreach events.
  

Requirements (include but are not limited to):

• Professional experience in housing community organizing the Independent Living movement long-term care and/or disability rights strongly preferred
  
• Strong interest in disability housing issues a plus
  
• Knowledge of local and state housing policies
  
• Effective relationship builder at all levels of an organization
  
• Able to work independently and cooperatively with others
  
• Strong verbal written and computer skills essential
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Enthusiastic to be a part of the team
  
• Support of the Independent Living movement and philosophy
  
• Spanish ASL or other language skills a plus.
  
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  
• Personal experience with disability preferred.
  

In your cover letter describe your interest in the position and any specific qualifications you have including your personal experience with disability. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Salary: $47500 to $60000 Annually

This role is a non-exempt full-time positions. Benefits are available.

Third Party Applications Not Accepted

Equilibrium Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status or disability status.