African Services Committee
429 West 127 St.
New York, NY 10027
Housing Placement Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Housing
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assessing Ryan White Short-Term Rental Assistance Program (STRA) client eligibility, conducting intake/assessments, developing and monitoring service plans, data entry into relevant reporting portals, providing housing placement referrals, administering emergency housing/utility and move-in subsidies.
REPORTS TO: Director of Housing Placement
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote program to eligible target population.
- Administer housing intake/assessment and service plan forms.
- Develop relationships with public and private landlords and brokers, and AIDS scattered site housing programs.
- Document direct referrals of housing providers and follow-up on referral outcomes.
- Assess client eligibility for rental assistance and calculate rental assistance award
- Assist clients with gathering appropriate program eligibility documents.
- Assist clients apply for rental arrears assistance, if necessary
- Perform client home visits/inspections.
- Perform quality assurance activities (documentation of complete and accurate documentation of services) on active client files.
- Coordinate client services with Case Managers, Legal Department and Food Pantry program
Requirements: The Housing Placement Assistant must have at least one year of experience in the provision of housing services to people with AIDS. Ideally, he or she will also have experience with immigrant AIDS services.
Minimum qualifications: 3 years’ experience in HIV related social services and familiarity with City Housing Services and Providers. Spoken fluency in French or Spanish is essential to the position. Basic computer skills required. Fluency in West African languages a plus.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: housing@africanservices.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- English and French or Spanish (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10027