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Housing Specialist
Please note to be considered for a position a Resume is not considered an applicaiton. Please be sure to fill out all information requested to the best of your ability including past experience and education.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Establish
participant eligibility based on program requirements. Assist eligible program
participants in establishing and maintaining household. Conduct recruitment and
education to community landlords for participation in program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1.
Determine
eligibility based on program requirements.
2.
Determine
client’s housing needs such as size, location, amenities, etc.
3.
Assess
any existing or expected housing barriers of potential participants.
4.
Ensure
all units meet Housing Quality Standards, including coordination of HQS
Inspections.
5.
Conduct
initial and subsequent annual income certifications for household.
6.
Provide
necessary mediation or advocacy on behalf of clients, with landlords to develop
or maintain housing.
7.
Apply
knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and
responsibilities.
8.
Referrals
to LawNY legal services in case of pending eviction.
9.
At
intake, educate and assist participants with utility services and payments.
10.
Collect
and report program data, including but not limited to HMIS reporting, Boston
Post and funder required data.
11.
Compile
weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports for rental payments as needed.
12.
Submit
monthly rent payment requests to finance department.
13.
Submit
timely check requests for security deposits and initial rents.
14.
Develop
and maintain listing of landlords working with programs.
15.
Develop
and maintain available housing for program, (i.e. new units, vacated units).
16.
Receive
and process rental payments from program participants.
17.
Maintain
accurate program files.
18.
Other
duties as assigned.
Administrative
Responsibilities:
1.
Establish
and maintain office hours.
2.
Maintain
thorough and accurate records of grant expenses per household.
3.
Prepare
financial data for monthly voucher submission.
4.
Prepare
and submit statistical and other reports as requested by supervisors.
5.
Attend
scheduled staff meetings and training sessions.
6.
Assist
Program Coordinators in overall monitoring and support of Programs.
TITLE OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Grants & Program Administrator
QUALIFICATIONS:
·
Bachelor’s
Degree in Human Services or related field and one year of paid experience
working with persons experiencing homelessness
OR
·
Associates
Degree in Human Services or related field and two years of paid experience
working with persons experiencing homelessness
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
·
Demonstrate ethical business
practices, in conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
·
Possess excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
·
Ability to multi-task and
prioritize duties.
·
Willingness to foster agency,
department and program wide cooperation and team work through use of
positive/constructive communication techniques.
·
Possession of a valid NYS
Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance
carrier.
·
Continuous use of a reliable,
registered and insured vehicle.
·
Maintain absolute
confidentiality in regard to tenant information and records.
·
Maintain a drug / substance
free lifestyle.
·
Maintain honesty and integrity
·
Demonstrate mechanical
aptitude.
·
Demonstrate openness to
flexible work schedule.
·
Demonstrate commitment to
Agency Mission Statement.