Housing Specialist - Shelter Services - Lutheran Social Service of New York

REPORTS TO: Shelter Director 

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time 

STATUS: Salaried Non-Exempt 

SALARY: $47,000 per An...Education: 

Minimum HS diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree in a human services, social work or related field (preferred). 

Skills & Abilities: 

Minimum of 3-years' experience in human services, experience as a Housing Specialist with homeless and/or underserved populations preferred. 

Knowledge and belief in the “Housing First” philosophy and strategies. 

Knowledgeable about the New York City housing market, entitlement programs, social service agencies and community services, including current housing subsidies and public benefits programs.  

Knowledge of regulatory standards and property management. 

Good communication, interpersonal and listening skills. 

Strong analytical, mediating and negotiation skills. 

Excellent organizational and case management skills with ability to manage multiple caseloads from different sites. 

Sensitive to intersectionality, different cultures, housing equality and a demonstrated ability to work within a social/racial justice framework.  

Creative thinker/adaptive personality. 

Commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems. 

Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change. 

Ability to establish and set appropriate limits with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence. 

Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals. 

Capacity to maintain a role to empower participants and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals.  

Bilingual preferred. 

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).   

Knowledge of CARES plus.