Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-the-ground outreach to identify new housing resources and acquire
• Develop and maintain linkages with brokers, landlords, real estate companies, and management offices that lead to housing placements.
• Facilitate appointments and accompany residents to apartment viewings.
• Conduct housing inspections and complete/collect pre-clearance forms for clients who have been approved for apartments.
• Work with brokers/landlords to obtain required documentation for completion of subsidy packages
• Meet residents regularly (biweekly, monthly, etc.) to assess, update, and schedule housing viewing opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date case notes based on meeting with residents regularly.
• Assist clients with completing housing applications through NYC Housing Connect and other identified application portals
• Work closely with social service team, DHS and HRA to expedite placements and make recommendations for successful moves.
• Assist the Program Director and Director of Social Services to ensure performance objectives, including placements goals for the number of residents rehoused, are met
• Work with all DHS and HRA staff to ensure client housing needs are being addressed in a timely and thoughtful manner
• Conduct workshops for residents on the housing search, application and interview process on an as needed basis.
• Teach the residents how to advocate for themselves when seeking permanent housing in the community.
• Conduct quarterly workshops for landlords/brokers on housing subsidies changes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director

Minimal Qualifications:

• Experience Requirement: At least 1 year of Housing Specialist experience in a similar setting;
• Degree Requirement: Bachelor Degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, education, business, liberal arts, law, real estate etc.) with at least 1-2 years experience or; o Associate Degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, education, business, liberal arts, law, real estate etc.) with at least 2-3 years experience.
• Familiarity with NYC Shelter System with any population; single adults, mental health, substance use, HIV/AIDS, or any other related field;
• Knowledge on acquiring resources of available property and housing subsidy option; very strong communication, time management and interpersonal skills.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on providing excellent client services;
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff and external partners;
• Ability to exercise good judgement and apply problem solving skills;
• Experience working collaboratively in a team oriented and outcomes focused environment;
• Ability to monitor and manage variety of tasks assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AAPCI is an equal employment opportunity employer, and understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better agency. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.