Job Opening: Housing Specialist
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The North Country Center for Independence (NCCI) is seeking a
Housing Specialist for a statewide pilot program to provide housing
subsidies to individuals transitioning or diverting from institutional
settings to the community. The Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) program is
a project of the New York Association on Independent Living funded by
the NYS Department of Health.
Responsibilities:
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Identify housing opportunities for individuals who are in need of
housing in order to leave a nursing home, as well as for those who have
unstable housing after leaving a nursing home.
• Assist
eligible Olmstead Housing Subsidy participants through all steps
necessary for enrollment, including: filling out housing applications,
obtaining household goods and/or support for moving expenses, arranging
unit inspections, etc.
• Work with applicants and/or his/her
Transition Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Nursing Home Discharge
Planner, Care Manager (CM), natural support, or advocate in order to
ensure that a support services plan is in place for program enrollment.
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Conduct follow-up after subsidy is initiated including but not limited
to verifying occupancy of unit and continued eligibility for program.
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Work to identify landlords, public housing, and private housing in the
region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled in the OHS program
in the future.
• Maintain a list of available housing in the
region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to
services, and rental costs.
• Track and report on all activities using the statewide project database.
Qualifications:
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Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent
Living, long term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred.
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Knowledge of state and local housing policies, practices, laws and
issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills; energetic self-starter; ability to travel in NYC and possibly nearby regions.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully
perform the essential duties of the position may be substituted.
• Personal experience with disability a plus.
Salary: $28,000 per year (full time position) and benefits package available
PLEASE E - MAIL A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Robert Poulin at robert@ncci-online.com
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