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.
Software Powered by ICIMS
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)