Behavioral Health (Greenhope Services for Women)

Housing Specialist New York, NY : 7/28/2023

Job Description

Job ID#:

3595

Job Category:

Behavioral Health (Greenhope Services for Women)

Position Type:

Full Time

Details:

TheHousing Specialistwill provide services and support to help connect and refer women residing in Greenhope's Residential program to housing opportunities in the community. The pay rate is $21.95/Hr

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses housing needs of client upon referral from other providers.

• Helps clients apply for various housing programs, i.e., HRA-1995; SROs, Section 8, and Follows-up on applications.

• Develops and maintains housing resources and assists clients in finding permanent, affordable housing.

• Facilitate weekly client groups related to housing needs, terms, etc.

• Complete and maintain housing applications and copies of identification information (i.e. birth certificate, non-drivers ID, social security, etc.) to secure entitlements.

• Assist with follow-up and tracking client housing retention at 90 days retention. Work closely with intake specialists and other staff to obtain housing retention goals.

• As needed, educate and assist clients on eligibility for Medicaid, Medicare, public assistance, SSI and other benefits.

• Coordinate services and communicate to team about clients' housing progress along with participating in case reviews and case conferences.

• Maintain documentation of client progress in case records according to all contractual & regulatory standards.

• Develops and maintains relationships with outside agencies such as housing providers, realtors, HRA and Section 8.

• Participate in team meetings and other meetings as needed.

• Keep abreast of developments of the impact of welfare reform, public assistance, SSI and effects of substance abuse and criminal justice clients via, meetings, conferences, training and literature.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Social work, Counseling or any other social service related field, preferred

• 2+ years' experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders, chemical dependency treatment services and from the criminal justice system.

• Valid CASAC or CASAC-T preferred.

• Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment including working with children (0-5years)

• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure

Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer

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