Housing Specialist (Restgate)

Job DetailsJob Location: Restgate Hotel - Long Island City, NY 11101Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 SalaryIntro: Goddard Riverside invests in people & strengthens community, serving more than 20,000 people throughout New York City with a variety of programs for all ages. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Program Description: Goddard Riverside is part of the Integrated Support Hotel Program. Hillside Hotel and Restgate Hotel will provide services to single adults working towards obtaining permanent housing. Hillside Hotel (located in Jamaica, Queens) works with single, male adults experiencing homelessness. Restgate Hotel (located in Long Island City, Queens) works with families with children experiencing homelessness. There will be one Housing Specialist at each location.

Salary Range: $43,000- $50,000
Roles, Responsibilities and Essential DutiesRoles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all clients.
Complete housing application packages.
Coach clients going on housing interviews.
Develop linkages with supportive housing programs, NYCHA, real estate companies, low-income affordable housing landlords etc.
Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.
Assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency through assistance with housing and income.
Meet with clients to establish goals, action steps towards those goals, monitor and assess progress.
Develop and maintain appropriate records and documentation of services to the clients.
Advocate with clients when they have barriers to overcome in meeting their goals.
Negotiate with landlords and other service providers to ensure stable housing
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with a diverse population with a wide array of needs and backgrounds.
Respond quickly and appropriately in crisis situations.
Attend staff meetings and actively participate in supervision
Ability to work flexible schedule if needed

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Bilingual preferred
Associate degree Required, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Experience as a Housing Specialist strongly preferred
Experience working with homeless adults preferred
Experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use and/co-occurring disorders preferred
Prior transitional, outreach, or supportive housing experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
Organized with strong follow up and attention to detail
Team player

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to learn computer databases such as AWARDS or CARES
Able to learn Coordinated Assessment Placement System

Physical Requirements

Escort clients on interviews in community as needed
Ability to lift 30lbs

Work Environment

Indoor office environment
Some escorts in community
Some visits to clients in dorms