The Human Services Coalition envisions a community that embraces the dignity and well-being of all people, supported by a vibrant non-profit sector. We are committed to creating an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supports the retention of employees from BIPOC communities and other underrepresented groups.

HSC is also committed to becoming a trusted partner to BIPOC and historically marginalized communities, and organizations that are led by or serve them. We also join with other not-for- profit organizations to explore racism as a problem of institutional power and to make every attempt to dismantle it in our sector.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging which will allow us to meet the highest standard of performance, quality, and services as we work to achieve our mission. Please visit our website to learn more about our programs and our Anti-Racism work.

HSC is seeking a full-time Housing Specialist to work with several of our programs to help tenants, landlords, and other community members with their housing-related and other needs.

This position will provide services related to:

• Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which helps eligible community members with a portion of their back rent, utility bills, and potentially rent due in the future.
• Emergency Housing Voucher Program (EHV), which helps decrease homelessness and assists people in obtaining decent and safe housing by subsidizing a portion of their monthly rent.
• HSC Rental Resolutions Program, which supports Tompkins County landlords to build better tenant/landlord relationships in an effort to reduce evictions.

This position will also work closely with other members of the HSC staff (including other housing staff and the 2-1-1 Tompkins/Cortland Helpline) and with partners from other organizations in the community.

This position is an opportunity for applicants who are interested in helping people in Tompkins County to learn about and apply for programs that can improve their housing stability. This position will also make connections with other organizations and services to meet households’ other needs. This job uniquely offers the ability to work with both tenants and with landlords to reduce evictions, as well as with courts before and during eviction proceedings.

If you are interested in local housing needs and bring a helpful, nonjudgmental, and supporting problem-solving approach, please consider applying! The Human Services Coalition welcomes applicants with related professional or personal lived experiences.

The qualifications of the position are:

• Strong verbal communication skill. Able to present to groups, meet with clients and other stakeholders, and appear in court settings.
• Written ability to keep case notes, contribute to reports, and develop outreach materials.
• Comfort with computers and web-based systems.
• Knowledge of or interest in learning the human services network.
• Desire to help members of the community with their housing-related and other needs.
• Demonstration of a helpful, positive, and nonjudgmental approach, showing respect and fairness for each client.
• Ability to travel within Tompkins County for meetings or court sessions. Must possess a valid driver’s license or be able to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Position: $23.00 per hour, full-time non-exempt, 37.5 hours per week. Note, this is a temporary position currently funded through September 30, 2023.

A flexible, hybrid schedule (in-office and remote) may be possible. Some in-office hours are required. Remote work requires access to high-speed internet.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

HSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people from all backgrounds, especially candidates from underrepresented groups.

All hiring, appointments, promotions, and terms/conditions of employment shall be made on the basis of merit and without discrimination, including but not limited to biases of color, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, creed, sexual orientation or affectation, gender identity, marital status, age, religious preference, disability, economic status, political beliefs or veteran status.

The Human Services Coalition is a Living Wage employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ithaca, NY 14850: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your interest in this position and in helping people in the community?
• Do you have any professional or personal lived experiences that would make you a strong candidate for this position?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ithaca, NY 14850

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