Housing Specialist

## Overview DePaul's Mosaic Apartments are now hiring a full-time Housing Specialist! The Housing Specialist is responsible for the oversight of clients enrolled in the Supported Housing portion of the SP SRO housing. Why work for DePaul? - **Make a positive difference in someone's life** - **Supportive work environment** - **We value diversity** - **Opportunity for professional development and career advancement** - **Excellent benefits** - **Competitive pay rate from $23-$23.60/hour** ## Responsibilities 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 and/or specials needs population experience (per site needs). 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. ## Work Environment This full-time position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Mosaic Apartments, a 55 and Over Single-Site Supportive Housing Program, provides long-term or permanent housing where residents can access the support services they require to live successfully in the community. Located in Schenectady, New York, the Mosaic Apartments have a total of 60 units, 5 of which are reserved for the 55 and Over Single-Site Supportive Housing Program. ## Benefits This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, Employee Discount Programs, Free Parking and Staff Recognition Programs.