Housing NavigatorRespite Care

Job Details:

Job Location:

New York, NY 10039. Position Type:
Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00. Salary Travel Percentage:
None. Job Shift: Any. Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services.

• Assess each client's housing needs within 48 hours of admission and participate to develop discharge plan.
• Assist in determination of client’s eligibility for government-financed housing programs and benefit programs.
• Identify, obtain, and assist documents needed for applications for supportive and permanent housing.
• Assist in the escorting of clients to housing appointments and referring entities outside of the facility.
• Identify and maintain resources of key information and individuals in various agencies (HRA, NYCHA, HPD) to facilitate the most current and accurate permanent housing application processes.
• Develop and maintain a database of available housing resources as well as other relevant community resources (i.e., banks, utility company contacts, grocery stores, pharmacies, transportation, etc.).
• Identify new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networking.
• Maintain strong working relationships with landlord and management companies.
• Prepare clients for permanent housing interviews and arrange for transportation or escorts as needed.
• Ensure that discharge plan meets the safety, self-sufficiently and related need of the client in collaboration with social service staff members.

• Bachelor degree in human services, social services, behavioral science, psychology or a related field.
• One year of relevant community-based residential management or social service agency experience.
• Demonstrated prior success in case management functions or eligibility determinations for community-based social welfare organizations desirable.