Homeless Prevention Housing Specialist

HAVEN HOUSE/BRIDGES, INC.

PREVENTION HOUSING SPECIALIST

STEHP

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties include but are not limited to:

Essential Job Functions

Ensure compliance to regulations for all referrals;

Participate in onboarding appointments for accepted participants.

Manage assigned case load of accepted participants;

• Facilitate Case Management meetings at least monthly;
• Provide assistance with obtaining/maintaining any Federal, State, and local benefits and provision of SOAR benefits applications;
• Educate participants on their housing rights;
• Provide life skills training as needed in order to maintain permanent housing including money management and home maintenance;
• Transport residents to view apartments; advocate on resident’s behalf with prospective landlords; must use own personal vehicle when agency vehicle is unavailable;
• Provide or refer to support services designed to stabilize households in permanent, habitable housing;
• Facilitate program graduations.

Coordinate all aspects of utility and rental arrears payments, rental assistance payments, and other eligible financial assistance.

Complete 3-month income eligibility reviews for assigned case load.

Research permanent housing opportunities and maintain housing resource database.

Coordinate all aspects of participants movement to alternative housing;

• Complete habitability inspections;
• Coordinate lease signings;
• Execute Security Deposits and Repayment Agreements.

Manage outstanding Security Deposit repayments including monthly invoicing and incoming payments.

Provide aftercare services to graduates consisting of contact with participants at least monthly for six months following graduation from the program.

Required to be ambulatory and present and able to perform all job functions without limitations, up to and including life preservation activities.

Responsible to comply with all Agency Policies including Agency Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies, Medicaid Compliance Program and Protocols and Justice Center Code of Conduct.

Maintain attendance and punctuality. Notify supervisor when late or absent. Provide adequate notice when scheduling time off.

Job Duties

Orient, train and supervise assigned staff including preparation of staff evaluations and interviewing prospective candidates for staff positions.

Attend and participate in staff meetings, training sessions and other relevant meetings as scheduled.

Develop and maintain relationships with local realtors and landlords.

Participate in HMIS reporting and SOAR certification.

Report to Support Services Supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English & Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• New York State Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person