Housing Specialist
US-NY-Schenectady
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Req #: 5969
Type: Regular Full-Time
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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.
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