Overview
Housing Manager – Homeless Families – NYC Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Urban Resource Institute
Location: New York
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Urban Resource Institute (URI) is adynamic,innovative, and well-respected organization founded in 1980 that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families through safe shelter and comprehensive services; deliverspreventionand intervention programs that break cycles of violence and poverty; and actively works for sustainable systemic change. URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence (DV) shelter and services in New York State, and is the largest provider in the United States of DV shelter services, as well as a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families.
URI has a deepcommitment to diversity, equity, andinclusionamongleadership, staff, and clients at residential and nonresidential sites across New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Housing Manager assists clients as they transition from shelter to permanent housing. He/she is responsible for identifying permanent housing options, developing and maintaining a database of housing resources, conducting individual sessions and support groups around housing issues, and providing referrals,advocacy, follow-up, and assistance with housing applications. The Housing Manager also develops partnerships with government and community agencies to help increase clients’ access to meaningful housing.
Salary: $48,000 – $53,000
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess clients’ housing needs and develop an individualized plan to secure safe, affordable housing.
Assess clients’ eligibility for government-financed housing programs, including subsidies, and benefit programs.
Assist clients to secure and complete applications for permanent housing.
Identify and assist clients to obtain relevant documents needed for applications for permanent housing.
Provide individual counseling,advocacy, and support to clients.
Develop and facilitate educational workshops and groups focused on housing (including available housing resources, apartment search techniques, mock interviews, and other best practices).
Develop and maintain a database of resources, including a listing of brokers, landlords, and management companies.
Engage in community outreach efforts to identify housing opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with government partners and supportive community-based organizations.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and meetings with prospective brokers and landlords.
Represent URI at city and statewide coalitions, task forces, and committees related to housing.
Assist with administrative reports and program evaluation incollaborationwith the Program Director.
Must be on call daily to report updates to DHS.
SPECIFICATIONS FOREDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Bachelor’s Degree or High School with three (3) years’ experience in housing placement.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two years counseling experience and two years of experience in housing development/management, real estate, or case management.
Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting.
Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness within disenfranchised communities including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly, and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Additionally, possess knowledge and skills ne…
Title: Housing Manager – Homeless Families – NYC
Company: Urban Resource Institute
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit & Social Impact
