Housing Specialist - LHH Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

LHH is hiring a Housing Specialist for a non-profit in New York! We are seeking a dedicated individual with experience supporting the homeless, for our client located in Manhattan. This is a contract position starting immediately - please apply today! Position Summary, Employment type: Contract / Contract to Hire Location: 100% onsite in Manhattan Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM with 1 hour unpaid lunch Hourly pay rate: $21/hour Responsibilities,

• Performing initial intake and assessment with clients to verify eligibility and needs
• Grow and maintain relationships with affordable housing and city housing authorities
• Educate and advise clients on qualifications for affordable housing or city housing, including regulations, background checks, and related requirements
• Maintain and update database of available affordable housing for clients
• Work with clients in a one-on-one or group setting, to gain and improve skills needed to secure and maintain permanent housing (life-skills training, how to pay utilities, additional community resources available, etc.)
• Maintain documentation system regarding clients placed in housing, follow up notes, and any additional information

Qualifications,

• Experience: 2 years of experience within social services, supporting low-income or homeless population
• Communication: Strong communication skills (verbal and written), and compassionate persona
• Technical: Basic to intermediate MS Office (Outlook, Word), ability to learn new documentation systems

Pay Details: $21.00 per hour Search managed by: Marissa Osorio Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.