ARISEExceptional Family Resources Housing Specialist

The Olmstead Housing Subsidy program provides support to individuals who wish to move from nursing home residence back to living in the community. The program provides support services and rental assistance to eligible individuals in Onondaga and surrounding counties. The Housing Specialist assists with transitioning out of institutional settings by locating and securing suitable housing and preparing the home for move in. The Housing Specialist works closely with the Independent Living Specialist to secure services which help maintain stable housing in a persons chosen community setting. This position serves primarily Onondaga Oswego and Madison counties.

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree required bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience working with individuals with disabilities required

Solid knowledge of available community-based services

Proficiency in Word and Excel general computer literacy to navigate databases use e-mail and other required electronic systems

Valid New York State Drivers License

Essential Functions:

Work collaboratively with our Open Doors program staff to identify individuals in nursing homes that are eligible for the OHS.

Take direction from ARISE-EFR Housing Manager and the Technical Assistance Team at funder agency to meet all program requirements

Develop and maintain positive relationships with housing developers apartment managers and landlords to further the understanding of the program and increase the availability of affordable and accessible housing.

Help identify strategies and goals for local outreach and identify partnerships to be developed both statewide and locally; provide community education to raise awareness of the program and its services

Accept and respond timely to referrals from nursing facilities transition specialists and the New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL.)

Determine OHS eligibility and if appropriate search for housing that will meet the needs of the individual such as affordability accessibility and location.

Follow OHS procedures for the inspection of apartments/homes and approval of subsidy.

Work location: Olmstead Housing Subsidy -Madison County Office

Hours and days: Monday-Friday 8:00am -4:00pm

Compensation: $20.16 -$21.16 per hour

Non-Exempt - 40 hours per week including one-hour paid lunch