Housing Specialist

Company: DePaul
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

US-NY-Albany
Category Supported Housing
Type Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Shift Days
Department Supported Housing
Corporation Name DePaul Community Services (DCS)

Overview

Responsible for the oversight of clients enrolled in the Supported Housing portion of the SP SRO housing.

*Please note, this position is Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm.

Responsibilities

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

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 experience

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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