Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we’ve been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.
We are seeking Housing Specialists who will be responsible for permanent housing placement for all housing ready individuals of the shelter. The Housing Specialist will have an assigned caseload and will be responsible for the successful placement of these individuals in accordance with DHS’ contractual requirements. The Housing Specialist works with community organizations, government agencies and property owners to secure living arrangements, negotiate rents, deposits and move-in terms on behalf of their clients. The position involves various tasks that increase housing options for people who are trying to transition to permanent housing.

Salary for Housing Specialists can be 40,000 to 45,000 based on relevant experience

*All candidates must be FULLY VACCINATED against COVID-19 and able to provide proof. *
Responsibilities consist of but not limited to:

• Vaccination agains COVID-19 required·

• Assisting individuals in shelters/transitional housing with finding suitable permanent residence
• Developing and maintaining liaison with landlords and the community
• Helping individuals with application/process for Section 8 and NYCHA
• Assisting individuals through entire housing process from application, meeting prospective landlords, lease signing and moving
• Working directly with realtors, landlords and Social Services Department to expedite lease signing process
• Inspecting apartments, checking status of Public Assistance Cases
• Preparing monthly reports
• Conducting initial intakes and initial independent living plans

Education/ License:

• Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred

Qualifications:

• 2 years of direct experience providing case management or housing assistance to underserved
• Knowledge of DHS rules and regulations required
• Comfortable communicating with clients and professional staff
• Understanding of low-income and homeless individuals and their specific needs
• Knowledge of crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution techniques; match such techniques to particular circumstances and individuals.
• Must be comfortable working in a Hotel or Shelter
• Bilingual is a plus

Benefits:We offer to the chosen candidate a generous compensation package!*Acacia network is an Equal Opportunity Employer*Location: 313 Powell St, Brooklyn, NY 11212, USA''Work Location: One locationWork Remotely No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Vaccination against Covid-19 (Required)

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.