Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE : Housing Specialist
FLSA : Non-Exempt
DIVISION : Services
REPORTS TO : Shelter Director
LOCATION : College Point (Queens)
SALARY : $45,000.00 -$ 50,000.00
SUMMARY : This position will work out of a 200+ bed men’s homeless shelter located in College Point, NY. The Housing Specialist is responsible for working with clients to identify suitable and permanent housing options.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work experience should include, but is not limited to, negotiating lease agreements with landlords and / or real estate management companies, as well as providing housing for special needs populations. Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes is essential. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus
AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS :
Westhab is a prominent community development organization that provides housing and supportive services to more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hardworking professionals who are fully committed to our mission : Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and communities we have the privilege of serving deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) :
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards, as well as providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules, and regulations, while also maintaining a workplace free from recognized serious hazards.
Housing Specialist • College Point, NY, US