Black Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. - Shelter Operations
Job Description
Salary: $41,000- $44,000
Position: Housing Specialist- BROOKLYN SITES ONLY
Reports to: Director, Director of Social Services, Case Manager Supervisor, ShiftSupervisors
PreparedDate: 2024
Major Responsibilities:
1. Identify prospective housing properties (Permanent, Transitional, and/or supportive)for various clients in shelters and commercial hotels.
2. Conduct housing Tours for clients ready for housing or preparing for housing.
3. Develop linkages with real estate agencies and community-based housing development programs.
4. Ensure housing compliance with appropriate oversight agencies Dept. of Buildings/ELB, etc.).
5. Meet weekly with Social Service staff for a conference on prospective clients ready for housing and in preparation for housing.
6. Conduct weekly housing seminars with residents to prepare for the transition to community living.
7. Set and maintain a caring environment conducive to personal growth.
8. May be responsible for duties and assignments deemed necessary based upon the discretion of the Shelter Director.
9. Must have housing Inventory
10. All Housing Tracts, Subsidies, and programs must be known.
11. Must be able to complet HRA-2010e and Psycho socials.
Minimum Requirements
· High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years experience in social services.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills are prerequisites.
· Work with teams and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to read and write proper English
· Bilingual Encouraged to APPLY
· Have a working knowledge of computer programs (Department of Homeless Service CARES database).
· Must be computer literate (CARES and HOMES).
· Have a willing attitude to learn , take direction, and communicate effectively.
· Ability to conduct presentations with large audiences.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $41,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Name the Housing Placement tracks for a single homeless adult.
- Do you have Housing inventory?
- How many clients have you placed in housing?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- housing placement: 1 year (Required)
- REAL ESTATE AND OR HOUSING: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person