Outreach Housing Specialist - Transit Homeless Outreach

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the clinical supervisor. Submit, compile, copy, and distribute HRA2010e housing packages, CITY FHEPS shopping letters and other applicable subsidy/vouchers. Escort/assisting clients with medical, HRA/Social security benefits, housing interviews and other housing-related appointments. Serve as a liaison between program and housing providers. Assist in tracking statistical data and data entry into various databases. Research resources, particularly permanent housing options for clients. Liaison with current providers and establish opportunities with providers for new housing options. Maintain correspondence relating to housing interviews. Assisting clients to coordinate their move with DHS, landlords and other key personnel. Work with Transit ILS and Case managers to support clients in permanent housing. Provide outreach and canvassing to engage with clients, as needed. Will be assigned other related duties. HOURS: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS preferred. Experience in processing housing applications, such as: NYCHA, Section 8, and NY/NY 2010e, CITY FHEPS, SEPS and HUD-VASH strongly preferred. Minimum 2 years working with cli...