Housing Specialist

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

Job Description:

US-NY-AlbanyCategory Supported HousingType Regular Full-TimeFLSA Status Non-ExemptShift DaysDepartment Supported HousingCorporation 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.
  
  PM18 PI116972965

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