Housing Specialist

Overview

DePaul's Mosaic Apartments are now hiring a full-time Housing Specialist! The Housing Specialist is responsible for the oversight of clients enrolled in the Supported Housing portion of the SP SRO housing. Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits
• Competitive pay rate from $23-$23.60/hour

Responsibilities

DIRECT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, monitor and update housing support plans to identify which services DePaul is to provide to maximize clients success.
• Assists in linkage to any necessary support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.
• Networks with support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.
• Assists clients in accessing and keeping all financial entitlements they are eligible for.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
• Assists the other staff in the building by performing essential duties in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend county SPOA meetings as part of DePaul’s intake team to help with admission decisions.
• Assess referrals to determine if SP SRO is an appropriate level of care for individuals.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of mental health and/or specials needs population experience (per site needs).
• Experience : One year working in human services field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Other : Valid New York State driver’s license. Must meet qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy. Use of personal vehicle required.
• Work Environment This full-time position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Mosaic Apartments, a 55 and Over Single-Site Supportive Housing Program, provides long-term or permanent housing where residents can access the support services they require to live successfully in the community. Located in Schenectady, New York, the Mosaic Apartments have a total of 60 units, 5 of which are reserved for the 55 and Over Single-Site Supportive Housing Program.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, Employee Discount Programs, Free Parking and Staff Recognition Programs.