S:US is seeking a Housing Specialist for their Home Base homeless prevention program.

This position is located at 516 West 181st Street (St. Nicholas Ave) New York, NY 10033

The Housing Specialist will be responsible for Housing duties related to all residents’ needs.

Including  interviews with clients to assess their present housing needs,  submittal of appropriate

applications to community resources. Conducting groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to

handle issues related to housing. Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications

when necessary. Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA).

Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA. Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and acts as a liaison between landlords and clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma
• Good interpersonal skill set, able to work independently and still function as part of a multi‐ disciplinary team
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree in human Services or related field preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred 

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org