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Volunteers of America Housing Specialist in Bronx, New York
Housing Specialist
Bronx, NY, USA \* SSVF Shallow Subsidy, 349 East 149th Street, Bronx, New York, United States of America
Req \#2075
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position...
The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors.
Through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), a community-based outreach program, we identify low-income veteran households and connect them with a range of supportive services to promote housing stability and prevent homelessness.To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser
Location: 349 E 149th Street 8th Floor \* Bronx, NY 10451
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree or 60 college credits with two years of related experience in housing placement services for low-income and/or homeless population.Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Clean and valid driver's license.Must maintain agency authorized driver's status.
Housing Specialist Principal Responsibilities:
Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.
Perform other related duties as requested.
To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser:
Successful applicants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 before their start date with VOA-Greater New York, unless you have been approved by VOA-Greater New York for a medical or religious exception to this requirement.
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.Apply today!
Other details
Job Family
CASE MANAGEMENT
Job Function
Housing
Pay Type
Hourly
Min Hiring Rate
$21.63
Max Hiring Rate
$21.63
Required Education
Associate Degree
Bronx, NY, USA
SSVF Shallow Subsidy, 349 East 149th Street, Bronx, New York, United States of America
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Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.