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Housing Specialist

schenectady, ny • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Community and Social Service Occupations

Overview

DePaul's Mosaic Apartments are now hiring a full-time Housing Specialist! The Housing Specialist is responsible for the oversight of clients enrolled in the Supported Housing portion of the SP SRO housing.

Why work for DePaul?

  • Make a positive difference in someone's life

  • Supportive work environment

  • We value diversity

  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement

  • Excellent benefits

  • Competitive pay rate from $23-$23.60/hour

Responsibilities

DIRECT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Develop, monitor and update housing support plans to identify which services DePaul is to provide to maximize clients success.

  • Assists in linkage to any necessary support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.

  • Networks with support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.

  • Assists clients in accessing and keeping all financial entitlements they are eligible for.

  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records.

  • Assists the other staff in the building by performing essential duties in their absence.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Attend county SPOA meetings as part of DePaul’s intake team to help with admission decisions.

  • Assess referrals to determine if SP SRO is an appropriate level of care for individuals.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of mental health and/or specials needs population experience (per site needs).

Experience: One year working in human services field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other: Valid New York State driver’s license. Must meet qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy. Use of personal vehicle required.

Work Environment

This full-time position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Mosaic Apartments, a 55 and Over Single-Site Supportive Housing Program, provides long-term or permanent housing where residents can access the support services they require to live successfully in the community. Located in Schenectady, New York, the Mosaic Apartments have a total of 60 units, 5 of which are reserved for the 55 and Over Single-Site Supportive Housing Program.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, Employee Discount Programs, Free Parking and Staff Recognition Programs.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Schenectady

Posted Date3 weeks ago(7/17/ :10 AM)

Category Supported Housing

Type Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Days

Department Supported Housing

Corporation Name DePaul Community Services (DCS)

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