Counselor, Health Homes Housing

• Base Pay $19.50 - $20.50 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. is looking for a Housing Counselor, Health Homes Housing to join our Binghamton team! This position assists clients with housing-related issues, including rental assistance, home ownership education, foreclosure prevention, and tenant rights advocacy. They will conduct assessments, provide financial counseling, and connect clients with appropriate resources. The position requires strong communication skills, knowledge of housing policies, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

. The Housing Counselor, Health Homes Housing reports directly to the Health Homes Housing Coordinator.

The primary responsibilities and duties of a
Housing Counselor, Health Homes Housing include providing housing retention services to persons living with HIV/AIDS receiving services from STAP, their families and significant others. This includes but is not limited to:

• Assess client needs and develop individualized housing plans.
• Provide counseling on rental assistance, eviction prevention, and home ownership.
• Educate clients on fair housing laws and tenant rights
• Assist clients with budgeting, credit repair, and debt management.
• Guide clients through the mortgage or rental application process.
• Help clients apply for housing assistance programs.
• Work with landlords, lenders, and housing authorities to resolve issues.
• Provide crisis intervention services when needed.
• Conduct workshops and educational sessions on housing topics.
• Advocate for clients facing housing discrimination or eviction.
• Maintain relationships with local housing agencies and service providers.
• Maintain accurate client records and case notes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local housing regulations.
• Prepare reports on client progress and program outcomes.

Excellent benefits package including: life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending plan and generous time off (24 days annually + 11 paid holidays)

$19.50/hour working 35-hours per week, may vary depending upon experience

• Bachelor's degree in social work, housing studies or a related field (preferred).

• One year of experience working in the human services, education, health or other related field, housing assistance background and experience working with any of the following populations; persons with HIV infection, a history of mental illness, homelessness and/or chemical dependence preferred. Knowledge of HUD regulations, tenant laws, and Housing assistance programs.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication (verbal and written) skills, ability to work autonomously, good judgment, and record keeping skills are essential.
• P hysical demands are those associated with general office duties: sitting, standing, light lifting.
• This individual is responsible for meeting the transportation and insurability requirements of this job. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and consistent access to a personal vehicle for client transportation is a requirement of the position.

This individual is responsible for meeting the transportation and insurability requirements of this job. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation is a requirement of this position.

As an equal employment opportunity employer Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. dba Southern Tier Care Coordination (STAP/STCC) does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

We came into being as a result of the stigma surrounding a disease that disproportionately impacted the LGBTQ community and BIPOC communities. This legacy informs our efforts to always strive to be more inclusive and actively anti-racist to both our staff and the clients we serve.

STAP/STCC is a public health organization. Our mission is to compassionately and competently meet the evolving needs of our communities by serving people affected by chronic illness and to improve public health through disease prevention, care coordination and advocacy.

As a public health organization, STAP/STCC believes in the science of vaccination and highly recommends that all individuals get vaccinated.