HOUSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=402+Chandler+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Data:

Title: Housing Support Specialist

Grade: 6 Exempt: _ Non-exempt: X_

Reports to: __ Homelessness Services Manager

Or ____ Housing Services Manager

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Support housing programs by verifying customer eligibility for housing services, supporting customers with information on housing options, and ensuring customer files are in compliance with contractual requirements.Hours per week 35: Monday - Friday 4:00pm to 12:00am. Salary $18.08/hourly

Security Clearance:

• Access Level 4 - V,A,C

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Assist customers with creating individualized housing plans.

• Determine eligibility for rental subsidy and assistance programs

• Support customers in housing searches

• Assist with providing educational workshops on tenant/landlord roles and responsibilities.

• Maintains regular contact with local landlords and other housing service providers

• Assist customers with basic budgeting activities

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all customer service activity, and ensure that customer records are complete,

accurate, and in compliance with contractual requirements.

• Maintain knowledge and complies with regulations, policies and procedures.

• Maintain knowledge of local resources and refer customers to services and agencies that will support customer’s goals

• Verify customer contractual eligibility for services

• Maintain customer contacts in accordance with assigned contractual and agency expectations

• Calculate rental subsidy amounts

• Maintain wait lists, as needed, within assigned services

• As required by regulation or contract, perform electronic background checks and income verification of customers

• Compilation and data accuracy checks for submission of reports in assigned contractual areas

• Promotes agency mission.

• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

• Maintains consistent professional customer service.

• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Housing & Community Development Staff and Managers; Navigators B. External: Department of Social Services case workers, other non-profit direct service workers.

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: NA

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures

• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• Associate’s degree in Sciences, Business, or Human Services required; Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Business, or Human

Services preferred.

• Minimum of one year of work experience in human, social or customer services required.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills

• Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry and spreadsheet in a windows environment

• Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds

• Bilingual preferred

Physical:

• Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort

Special Requirements:

? Within one year, complete Financial Social Work training.

? Within six months, complete HCV Specialist certification, if applicable.

? Must be able to obtain a LexisNexis clearance.

? Reliable transportation

? Must be able to provide consistent even-tempered customer service at all times.

? Pre-employment physical exam and TB testing, if primary work location is at Hope Haven Shelter.

? Ability to obtain and maintain physical exam annually, if primary work location is at Hope Haven Shelter.

? Works compassionately with a diverse population.

? Experience navigating community programs.