Outreach Housing Specialist - Transit Homeless Outreach

Reports to the clinical supervisor. Submit, compile, copy, and distribute HRA2010e housing packages, CITY FHEPS shopping letters and other applicable subsidy/vouchers. Escort/assisting clients with medical, HRA/Social security benefits, housing interviews and other housing-related appointments. Serve as a liaison between program and housing providers. Assist in tracking statistical data and data entry into various databases. Research resources, particularly permanent housing options for clients. Liaison with current providers and establish opportunities with providers for new housing options. Maintain correspondence relating to housing interviews. Assisting clients to coordinate their move with DHS, landlords and other key personnel. Work with Transit ILS and Case managers to support clients in permanent housing. Provide outreach and canvassing to engage with clients, as needed. Will be assigned other related duties.

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

• Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm

BA/BS preferred. Experience in processing housing applications, such as: NYCHA, Section 8, and NY/NY 2010e, CITY FHEPS, SEPS and HUD-VASH strongly preferred. Minimum 2 years working with clients on the issues of homelessness, addictions, mental illness, entitlements and housing. Demonstrable writing and communication skills. Computer proficiency required. Bi-lingual (English/ Spanish) preferred. Fire Safety and First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to pass test to acquire these credentials required. Valid Driver's License required.

Jointly funded by the Department of Homeless Services and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, BRC's Transit Homeless Outreach staff members operate throughout the transit system 24 hours a day. Through this program, which BRC has operated since 2005 and significantly expanded in 2014, BRC provides outreach and case management services to humanely assist homeless individuals to permanently relocate from MTA properties. The program serves the New York City metropolitan area, including the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Clients of Transit Homeless Outreach are engaged and assessed with the goal of connecting them with housing and essential services.