Housing Specialist, Supportive Housing
The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.
The position is Full- time, 35 hours a week generally, 9
- 5pm Monday
- Friday, Pays: $51k per year KEY FUNCTIONS Housing Liaison
-Acts as liaison between participants, superintendents and building managers to ensure all repairs are completed to either the participant's apartment unit or the building.-Maintains a Building and Apartment Log, which includes date, and condition of the apartments and buildings.-Reports all non
-compliance issues with respect to the apartment and building to the Supportive Housing Manager, including incidents requiring immediate attention.-Attends monthly DHS and NYC Co meetings.Case Management and Record Keeping
-Provides case management and on-site crisis intervention.- Completes required service plans.
Facilitates monthly CAB tenant meetings.Educates participants with respect to good housekeeping and home-safety practices, budgeting, and landlord/tenant relations, as necessary.-Maintains appropriate documentation of all tenant contacts.-Documents monthly progress notes in the participants' chart.-Conducts home visits to help evaluate participants' compliance with the rules and regulations of the program and to assess the need for referral to supportive services.-Takes random urine samples for drug screening toxicology.-May escort participants to social services agencies, as requested.-Reports any alleged child neglect or abuse to the Supportive Housing Manager
Housing Reporting Requirements-Responsible for completing annual tenant rent calculation forms.-Responsible for completing annual apartment inspection forms.-Updates monthly program data base-Ensures annual leases are updated and filed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:-Associate's degree or an equivalent related field required.-Three (3+) years previous relevant experience in a Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.-Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.-Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.-Must be able to multitask with strong organizational skills.-Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.-Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.-Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned.
*Acacia Network is equal opportunity employer*