Housing Specialist - Bronx ,NY
Company: Westhab, Inc.
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
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Non-ExemptDIVISON: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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- - - - -Shelter DirectorLOCATION: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - Bronx, NYSALARY: - - - - - - - - - - - -
-$45,000 to $52,000 per yearSUMMARY: - -This position will work out
of a 188 bed adult family homeless shelter located in Bronx, NY.
The Housing Specialist is responsible for working with clients to
identify permanent housing. - - -DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interfaces with landlord and
management companies to establish working relationshipCreate and
maintain a liaison with DHS Housing Placement UnitOversees landlord
and management company compliance in meeting the established
housing laws, building codes and lease agreementsWorks in
conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients that
are housing readyResolves crises or conflicts with landlords and
management relationshipsEnsures uniformity in maintaining fair
housing standards in securing apartmentsDevelops and maintains a
database of available housing optionsWorks towards identifying new
housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networksPrepares
and/or coordinates reports and related information related to
housing codes and complianceInforms Case Management staff of unit
readiness and/or problems with client maintaining unitsPrepare
housing packages (HRA's 2010E Application, General Population
Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8
Process, LINC IV, IV + & V, etc.) and collaborate with Case
Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications
and assist in the access of any needed documents.EXPERIENCE,
EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Work experience should include
but is not limited to, negotiating lease agreements with landlords
and/or realtor management companies and proving housing for special
needs populations. Knowledge of applicable state and city housing
and disability laws and codes essential. Must possess a valid
driver's license. - Bilingual English/Spanish is a plusOCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):The Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working
conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by
providing training, outreach, education and assistance. - Westhab
complies with all applicable -OSHA -standards, rules and
regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious
recognized hazards.AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:Westhab
-is a -prominent -community -development -organization, providing
housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most
vulnerable members of our -community -each year. We are staffed by
an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully
committed to our mission - -Building Communities. Changing Lives.
-Working at -Westhab -is not easy. Our expectations for all staff
are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we
have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are
a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and
impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only
be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that
come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)Powered by JazzHR
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