CAMBA · 5 months ago
Housing Specialist, Justice Involved Supportive Housing
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yrCAMBA is a community organization dedicated to building an inclusive New York City with access to essential resources. The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying suitable apartments for clients, managing lease documentation, and coordinating move-ins while providing support for clients with housing needs.
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Responsibilities
Identify suitable apartment for eligible clients
Obtain leases and other required documentation from landlord and prepares lease packages for processing
Submits new leases and/or lease renewal packages for review to Operation Supervisor/Senior Program Manager in a timely manner
Ensures that apartment units are ready prior to occupancy
Schedules and accompanies new clients and current clients, if needed, to apartment viewings
Set up utilities with electric and gas utility companies
Prepare and submit furniture request for new apartment set-up
Prepare new start-up supplies for new incoming clients
Schedule and participate in all clients move ins
Act as liaison between case managers, maintenance workers, and agency’s fiscal department to address various issues i.e., housing plans, maintenance work/repairs, fiscal issues
Submit program’s weekly vacancy report on a weekly basis
Keep track of expiration dates of leases
Process work orders as needed and reviews all signed work orders to ensure work has been done
Reviews all utility bills and submits to agency’s fiscal department on a weekly basis
Investigate clients’ complaints of unpaid utility bills with agency’s fiscal department, case conference with case manager and client if necessary
Conduct program required unit inspections as required by funding source
Maintain accurate records (i.e., furniture, maintenance supplies, food, office stock) on premises and/or in community-based apartments
Input all provided client related services into program’s assigned database- i.e. Client Track, CAPS, etc
Request Emergency Assistance to assist clients in paying clients’ portion of utility bills, if needed
Respond immediately to emergencies and inform supervisor
Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Sufficient education and technical expertise: to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); basic math to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks
Strong analytical & math skills
Good written & verbal communication
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish
Basic Knowledge of housing-related issues
Knowledge about, understanding of, and experience working with housing systems, facilities management, and maintenance needs
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
Paid holidays
Company
CAMBA
CAMBA is an NGO that renders education, youth development, legal, health counseling, family and community support services.
Founded in 1977
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Ross Lorber
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-24
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