Housing Specialist @ Midwood Safe Haven Location Breaking Ground 32 reviews - New York, NY 10018 ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home! Breaking Ground is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City. Our goal is to create high-quality permanent and transitional housing for the homeless. Since 1990, we have been providing permanent affordable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Beginning with a single building, we are now New York Citys largest provider of supportive housing. We own and/or operate 19 properties with a total of 3,530 transitional and permanent apartments in New York City and beyond. We also run the Citys around-the-clock street outreach efforts in all of Brooklyn and Queens, along with nearly one-third of Manhattan. Our work has enabled more than 13,000 people to overcome or avoid homelessness since 1990, and we increase that number every single day. As of 2017, we have more than 1,500 units of housing in various stages of development in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, and are expanding our outreach and transitional housing programs so that we can offer help to every single homeless person we meet. Housing Specialist @ Midwood Safe Haven Location BG Safe Havens serve as transitional housing for chronically street homeless men referred by Breaking Grounds Street to Home program and other outreach programs. BG Safe Havens offers an alternative to life on the street: private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations. The programs embrace a housing first and harm reduction philosophy with an aim at helping residents secure appropriate permanent housing. The Housing Specialist will work closely with clients, members of the city contracted outreach teams, and partner agencies to prepare clients for permanent housing. The Housing Specialist will help achieve program targets by expediting the housing placement process by assisting residents in achieving housing readiness, establishing eligibility profile, seeking out and matching permanent housing opportunities. In coordination with the Senior Housing Advocate help complete and submit housing applications and secure housing interviews. Must be able to assist with mock interviews, conduct housing related groups, escort clients to appointments, and assist in move-ins. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Ensure clients are prepared for the housing process by conducting mock interviews. groups, escorts to housing interviews, and ensuring that all necessary documents for housing applications have been secured * Help prepare and review HRA 2010e and other appropriate housing applications

• Clearly communicate with case management staff regarding upcoming interviews, sent applications, and follow-up with housing providers, via progress notes, staff meetings and weekly supervision * Track clients progress towards housing readiness * Identify and maintain a wide array of housing options and resources, including building relationships with fair market landlords. and rented rooms when appropriate * Ensure that clients are matched and placed in housing appropriate to their needs * Escort to clients appointments as needed * Performs other related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelors degree or equivalent experience * Substance abuse, homelessness, motivational interviewing, mental health conditions, preferred * Two (2) years experience, preferably in a non-profit or real estate environment, knowledge of supportive housing and DHS housing programs preferred * Previous experience working with homeless/formerly homeless populations, adults with substance abuse /dual diagnosis preferred * Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills. Also strong writing and verbal communication skills. Preference given to those bilingual in Spanish and English * Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) * Preference given to those with experience with HRA 2010e, AWARDS /Foothold and CARES * Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, dynamic team environment and willingness to shift easily between various responsibilities with diverse populations. * Must be able to use public transportation to accompany clients to appointments. Must be willing and able to engage in moderate physical activity to engage with street homeless individuals. Such activities include and are not limited to moderate walking and climbing. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled 1 hour ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Case Manager/Housing Specialist - Helen's Hou... Henry Street Settlement - New York, NY 2 days ago Easily apply Case Manager/Housing Specialist, Helens Hous... Henry Street Settlement - New York, NY 4 days ago Case Manager/Housing Specialist- UFC Henry Street Settlement - New York, NY 2 days ago Easily apply PHS-HPA Housing Specialist Bridging Access to Care, Inc - Brooklyn, NY 3 days ago Easily apply Assistant Housing & Entitlement Specialist I/... African American Planning Commission - Brooklyn, NY 4 days ago Easily apply * Jobs at Breaking Ground in New York, NY Breaking Ground Breaking Ground 32 reviews About Us - We believe that everyone deserves a home! Breaking Ground is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City. Our... Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume