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Housing Specialist, Justice Involved Supportive Housing

Housing Specialist, Justice Involved Supportive Housing

CAMBAQueens, NY, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

Who We Are :

  • CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in : Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services.
  • We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways.
  • More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe.
  • Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Justice Involved Supported Housing (JISH) provides 30 units of scattered site supportive housing to homeless individuals with a probable mental health illness and / or a substance use disorder, with recent histories of cycling through the NYC criminal justice and shelter system.  Program staff provides case management and other supportive services to enable clients to achieve the skills and financial independence necessary for independent living.  Clients also receive partial financial assistance with utility costs.   Position :

  • Housing Specialist Reports To : Operations Supervisor Location : 19 Winthrop Street What The Housing Specialist Does : Identify suitable apartment for eligible clients.
  • Obtain leases and other required documentation from landlord and prepares lease packages for processing.
  • Submits new leases and / or lease renewal packages for review to Operation Supervisor / Senior Program Manager in a timely manner.
  • Ensures that apartment units are ready prior to occupancy.
  • Schedules and accompanies new clients and current clients, if needed, to apartment viewings.
  • Set up utilities with electric and gas utility companies.
  • Prepare and submit furniture request for new apartment set-up.
  • Prepare new start-up supplies for new incoming clients.
  • Schedule and participate in all clients move ins.
  • Act as liaison between case managers, maintenance workers, and agency’s fiscal department to address various issues i.e., housing plans, maintenance work / repairs, fiscal issues.
  • Submit program’s weekly vacancy report on a weekly basis.
  • Keep track of expiration dates of leases.
  • Process work orders as needed and reviews all signed work orders to ensure work has been done.
  • Reviews all utility bills and submits to agency’s fiscal department on a weekly basis.
  • Investigate clients’ complaints of unpaid utility bills with agency’s fiscal department, case conference with case manager and client if necessary.
  • Conduct program required unit inspections as required by funding source.
  • Maintain accurate records (i.e., furniture, maintenance supplies, food, office stock) on premises and / or in community-based apartments.
  • Input all provided client related services into program’s assigned database- i.e.
  • Client Track, CAPS, etc.
  • Request Emergency Assistance to assist clients in paying clients’ portion of utility bills, if needed.
  • Respond immediately to emergencies and inform supervisor.
  • Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.
  • Provide all required information for weekly / monthly / quarterly / annual reports to CAMBA management and / or to funders.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Education / Experience Required :

  • Sufficient education and technical expertise : to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); basic math to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks Strong analytical & math skills.
  • Good written & verbal communication.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bilingual in Spanish Basic Knowledge of housing-related issues Knowledge about, understanding of, and experience working with housing systems, facilities management, and maintenance needs.
  • Compensation :

  • $47,000.00 annually   Status : Full-time (35 hours per week)  Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.   CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace.
  • People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

  • We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.
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