Rapid Transition Housing Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health
Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living, Inc. Rapid Transition Housing Specialist.
FT. Benefits. $42,000-$45,000/Year.
Closing Date:
September 25, 2026
Educate, assist, and provide outreach to individuals seeking housing to transition to affordable, safe and stable housing in the community.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities- Identify independent housing opportunities for individuals with unstable housing, who are either in an inpatient setting or in the community with unstable housing.
- Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws and issues impacting
- Assist eligible Rapid Transition Housing participants through steps necessary for enrollment.
- Collaborate with applicants and/or their Independent Living Specialist (ILS), Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate ensuring a support services plan is in place for program enrollment.
- Assist eligible participants through all steps necessary for enrollment and admission, including acquiring eligibility documentation, filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses, completing unit inspections, etc.
- Conduct follow-ups after housing is secured, and consumers move in including, but not limited to, verifying occupancy of unit and continued eligibility, and assistance applying for utilities and utility assistance programs.
Seniors And People With Disabilities Preferred.
Education & TrainingAssociate degree in a related human services field OR Bachelors degree in a related human services field Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if Required)Associate degree requires two (2) years of work experience related to Human Services.
Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred.
Prior experience with homeless individuals who have had any of the following: mental health, substance use, developmental disabilities, veterans, previously incarcerated, is a plus.
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