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AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC

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Housing & Entitlements Specialist (DV)

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Family Services, Housing Specialists are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities.

  • Network actively with HPD, private landlords, NY/NY Housing, and Project Homeward Bound.
  • Research and identify other agencies, organizations, realty companies as well as local and state housing agencies.
  • Organize outings to show housing-ready clients the various dwellings available within and without the community.
  • Participate in meetings with Social Service staff to coordinate goals and objective for clients.
  • Attend in-service training programs and off-site training programs as requested by the Family Services Supervisor.
  • Give clients tips on how to follow up on housing leads. Referrals may be made to local community service programs.
  • Work with private and public organizations to further the Housing Program of the facility.
  • Maintains up-to-date confidential case records.
  • Responsible for overseeing client entitlement application;
    • Provides guidance and information;
    • Monitors daily statistics of clients who apply for and/or are eligible to apply for public benefits;
    • Prepares Bi-weekly report for Family Services Supervisor, Assistant Program Director & Program Director
  • Provides ongoing entitlement assessment and applications as a basis for developing appropriate referrals and other interventions.
  • Provides specific, ongoing information, counseling and advocacy services to effect appropriate referrals.
  • Develops mutually realized goals for clients to enable improved independent living.
  • Serves as liaison to appropriate support service agencies and programs (Food Stamps, SSI, SSD, Veterans Benefits, etc.).
  • Develops community-based and/or knowledge in a particular case management specialty, (Entitlements, etc.)
  • Completes daily and monthly activity reports.
  • Conducts work related functions with staff, clients and others, in a professional manner.
  • Complies with House/OTDA/HRA policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as may be requested.
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