NYIAL Housing Specialist

Job Summary:

The Housing Specialist will work collaboratively with the Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS)/Rapid Transition Housing Program (RHTP) Independent Living Specialists.  It is the responsibility of the Housing Specialist to assist eligible individuals with all steps necessary for enrollment and admission into the OHS/RTH housing subsidy program, including locating affordable accessible housing in the community of their choice. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (see below).

Job Duties:

• Identify independent housing opportunities for unstably housed individuals who are either an inpatient setting or unstably housed in the community.
• Assist eligible participants through all the steps necessary for enrollment and admission, including: acquiring eligibility documentation, filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods/and or support for moving expenses, completing unit inspections, etc. 
• Collaborate with applicants and/or his/her Independent Living Specialist, Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate ensuring a support service plan is in place for program enrollment.
• Conduct follow-up after subsidy is initiated including but not limited to verifying occupancy of unit, continued eligibility for program, and assist in completeing energy assistance applications.
• Work to identify landlords, public housing, and private housing in the region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled in the program in the future.
• Maintain a list of available housing in the region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to services, and rental costs.
• Attend trainings and perform other duties as requested.
• Track and report on all activities using the statewide project database.
• Reports to Management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be substituted.
• Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred.
• Willingness andability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations.
• Personal experience with disability a plus.
• Knowledge of state and local housing housing policies, practices, laws and issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities preferred.

It is the policy of SICIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or Veteran's status.

SICIL is committed to providing reasonable accomodation to qualified applicants with disabilities, upon request, throughout the application and employment process.

401K Program/ Health Insurance/Generous Paid Time Off