Housing Specialist; Baxter

Job Details:

Job Location:

Baxter Safe Haven - Elmhurst, NY, Salary Range: $45233.87 - $50259.86

Salary/year, Intro/Program

Description:

The Baxter Safe Haven is a 74-bed Safe Haven which provides transitional housing to unsheltered single adults as part of Goddard’s continuum of homeless services and consistent with our philosophy of housing all New Yorkers. The Baxter offers medical, behavioral health and wellness services, entitlement assistance, substance use counseling and groups through our Harm Reduction Specialists, and assistance with securing permanent housing。

Purpose of Position:
The Housing Specialist will serve as part of an interdisciplinary team working to secure stable, permanent housing for clients of the Baxter Safe Haven。

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary Range: $45,233.87-$50,259.86

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be basedonthe candidate’s number of years experience in the exact orcomparableposition and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to promote wellness and help clients obtain stable, permanent housing
• Conduct housing eligibility assessments for all clients
• Meet with clients to establish goals, monitor and assess progress
• Complete housing application packages (2010E’s, voucher applications, and Housing Connect)
• Prepare and coach clients to complete housing interviews
• Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing
• Work with clients to break down barriers they have to meet their goals
• Respond quickly and appropriately in crisis situations

• Track placements and conduct follow up on clients placed into permanent housing
• Develop and maintain appropriate records and documentation of services to clients
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, case conferences, training programs and supervision meetings
• Maintain an active listing of housing opportunities
• Negotiate with landlords and other service providers to ensure stable housing

• Accompany clients to housing related appointments such as apartment viewings, housing interviews, and apartment inspections as needed
• Connect with outside housing providers/resources (landlords, brokers, DHS, HPD, HASA, and other housing providers)
• Other duties as required to ensure the overall operation of the program

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficiency in Spanish and English
• Experience showcasing knowledge of completing housing applications
• Experience working with homeless adults
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Prior experience in safe haven, outreach, or supportive housing

• Ability to maintain a calm, professional, and welcoming demeanor when working with a challenging population
• Understanding harm reduction model, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and other best practices
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively across departments to support overall program operations
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust across diverse populations
• Strong organizational and systems-oriented approach, with keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines without sacrificing accuracy

• Proficient…