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Housing Specialist – Family Shelter Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Tandym Group
Location: New York
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A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join one of their growing family shelters in Brooklyn as a Housing Specialist .
About the Opportunity:
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday
Hours: 9am-5pm with late night Thursday 1pm-9pm
Setting: Family Shelter
Responsibilities:
Maintain client relationships while ensuring confidentiality.
Adhere to Universal Precautions and Standard Protocols.
Comply with Federal, State, City, and organizational privacy and security policies.
Act as a liaison to external organizations for education, healthcare, housing, and social services.
Support clients in achieving housing goals through referrals and community resources.
Conduct housing searches, including contacting landlords and exploring listings.
Develop and facilitate housing-related workshops and materials.
Provide individualized counseling and organize presentations from housing experts.
Build connections with community organizations and landlords.
Evaluate housing packages and ensure readiness for move-ins, including payments and conditions.
Escort clients to housing-related appointments.
Follow up post-move to ensure client stability.
Conduct intake, needs assessments, and re-evaluations for clients.
Maintain and update client files, ensuring documentation compliance.
Collaborate with clients to revise independent living plans and address barriers.
Monitor client progress through regular meetings and update relevant databases.
Document all client interactions and generate required reports.
Assist clients with applications for benefits and entitlements.
Coordinate with referral organizations to track progress
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years of experience
First Aid / CPR certification
Desired Skills:
Certification in Overdose Prevention
Previous experience in a Shelter setting
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level
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Contract
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Health Care Provider
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Title: Housing Specialist – Family Shelter
Company: Tandym Group
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Social Work (Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Community Worker, Crisis Counselor), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health)
