Equilibrium Solutions LLC. · 3 days ago
Housing Specialist
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$48K/yr - $60K/yrEquilibrium Solutions LLC is seeking a Housing Specialist to assist New Yorkers who have disabilities find affordable, accessible housing and avoid or leave institutional settings. The specialist will guide participants in their housing searches and work with them to transition into stable living situations.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Assess potential participants and create a service plan for those who are eligible
Help find permanent housing in Brooklyn and across New York City for individuals in unstable housing situations, including shelters or who are at risk of losing permanent housing
Assist participants in their own housing searches, including finding housing opportunities themselves and guiding them through all steps necessary enrollment, housing search and their move. These tasks include:
– Filling out housing applications, obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses
– Working with participants and their transition specialists, service coordinators, advocates and family members
– Conducting follow-up after the transition to housing
Work closely with landlords, brokers, housing developers and management companies to identify permanent housing opportunities
Maintain a database of available housing in Brooklyn and other boroughs
With an independent living specialist, work with program participants to set specific goals and to develop self-advocacy and independent living skills to meet those goals
Ensure all participant data and service provision details are current and accurate and that they comply with all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, including program requirements
Act as a liaison and/or advocate with other service or benefits providers for program participants
Other duties as required, including community outreach events
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of local and state housing policies
Effective relationship builder at all levels of an organization
Able to work independently and cooperatively with others
Strong verbal, written and computer skills essential
Strong organizational skills
Enthusiastic to be a part of the team
Support of the Independent Living movement and philosophy
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
Professional experience in housing, community organizing, the Independent Living movement, long-term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred
Strong interest in disability housing issues a plus
Spanish, ASL or other language skills a plus
Personal experience with disability preferred
Benefits
Benefits are available.
Company
Equilibrium Solutions LLC.
HR and Talent Solutions and Strategy firm that was born out of a simple concept: To create fluid, “run in the background” Human Resources services that empower companies to focus on what they do best – thereby facilitating profitability and growth.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase