Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (e.g., BSW with one-year practicum working directly with individuals with mental disabilities).
- Associate's degree in a health or human services field also acceptable.
- High school diploma/GED acceptable with additional experience as noted below.
Experience:
- 2 years of experience providing case management or housing services (with a Bachelor's degree); OR
- 3 years of direct care experience (with an Associate's degree); OR
- 4 years of direct experience providing services to individuals with mental disabilities or to homeless individuals (with HS diploma/GED).
- Veteran preferred for Veteran's Shelter positions.
Certifications/Licenses:
CPR and First Aid required (obtain/maintain); valid Driver's License.
Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Work Location Requirement: Onsite
Compensation: $21.4220
What We Offer
We provide competitive benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
- Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks
- Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary ancillary benefits.
About the Role
The Housing Coordinator-Entitlements Specialist supports residents in attaining permanent housing by assessing needs, identifying housing opportunities, and maintaining entitlement records to ensure financial and housing stability.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with housing providers, landlords, and the Veterans Administration.
- Create and maintain community resource guides for all five boroughs.
- Identify and secure permanent housing options.
- Collaborate with case management staff to understand resident needs.
- Serve as liaison with landlords regarding leases, move-ins, rent, and utilities.
- Document all housing search and placement efforts.
- Maintain accurate entitlement case records and monthly entitlement account logs.
- Track and process entitlement funds, including direct deposits.
- Attend mandatory meetings, supervisions, and trainings.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.