Job description
Position Summary:
The HSVS Housing Specialist will assist young people in their transition out of foster care and into independent living. The Housing Specialist should have strong organizational skills and be able to closely monitor the application process of multiple youth simultaneously. This Specialist should also be able to build rapport and trust with youth to help ensure they are fully engaged throughout the transition process. The Housing Specialist will utilize the Fair Futures model in order to provide comprehensive support to youth during this transition process. This Specialist will also take ownership of the independent living skills within the young people they work with by running workshops and coaching them around independence. This Specialist will be responsible for setting up external partnerships within the NYC housing community. This Specialist will also be responsible for collecting and analyzing data to drive the work with the youth they support. The Housing Specialist will directly report to the Director of Youth Development and is part of the Office of Youth Development.
- Assist young people who are aging out of the foster care system with applying to all forms of housing
- Monitor young people’s application status and follow-up with NYCHA and supportive housing residences, as needed, in order to help them obtain housing
- Help young people apply to permanent housing, when applicable, by helping them obtain Section 8 vouchers, apply to the NYC affordable housing lottery, and search for other forms of housing
- Build collaborative relationships and coordinate with internal partners (such as the young peoples' Coaches and Case Planners) and external partners (such as NYCHA and supportive housing staff) to assist with the goal of obtaining housing and transitioning out of care
- Run workshops for youth who are aging out of foster care or have aged out to ensure they have the quintessential skills needed to live on their own successfully
- Assist youth with the application and acquisition of grants and vouchers to help make the transition to independent living easier.
- Accompany young people to important appointments such as housing interview and furniture shopping.
- Collaborate with youth to build a comprehensive plan for independent living including budgeting, maintaining housing, connecting with community resources, and managing adult life
- Support young people in the obtainment of vital records needed for housing and other purposes.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of housing applications, discharge grants, housing subsidies, emergency grants, and interactions with youth.
- Support projects and initiatives for the Youth Development Team
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Full-time-35-40 hours per week with flexibility to work evenings. This requires reporting to the office at least once per week for 8 hours during HSVS COVID-19 Remote Work\Staggered Schedule.
- Experience required working in social work, public housing, and foster care systems.
- Experience working with foster care youth that have aged out of care.
- Experience preferred in NYCHA and supportive housing programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
- Computer Skills - excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases including Microsoft Access.
- Operating Skills - flexibility in working on assignments, stays on task and meets deadlines, strong analytical skills, creative and critical thinker, and ability to stay organized. Experience and confidence with working with data, and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Personal & Interpersonal Skills - self-motivated, team player, able to relate with teens and young adults, able to manage stress, and able to see value in and promote diversity in others. Passionate about delivering friendly, flexible, compassionate, and effective services to youth in foster care. Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
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