Housing Specialist/Case Manager

The AIDS Center of Queens County, Inc. (ACQC) has a strong commitment to providing HIV/AIDS prevention,care, and advocacy for individuals throughout NYC. A leading provider of services since 1986 for those who are HIV+ and at risk, ACQC seeks to educate,empower and improve the lives of those we serve.

The Housing Specialist/Case Manager will provide housing placement services, manage a client caseload and coordinate services in order to move clients toward self-sufficiency and optimum health.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and referral services to ensure that clients receive needed benefits, entitlements, and services such as medical and mental health care.
• Assess and identify clients’ needs in order to develop service plans for each client.
• Maintain client case records, both hard copies and computer entries as applicable, containing all appropriate documentation, correspondences, narratives, and forms, which reflect ongoing implementation of service plans.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients in order to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living and the need for additional services.
• Facilitate Independent Living and Housing Readiness Workshops together with other staff.
• Provide individual independent living skills and housing readiness counseling for program clients.
• Identify and secure apartments for client placement that are in well-kept buildings and are in conformance with existing city/state housing laws and HASA standards.
• Assist with intake and admission processes.
• Follow COVID guidelines to keep staff and clients safe while in the office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with related experience or High School Diploma with 3 years’ related experience.
• Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and gender orientation differences.
• Bilingual ( Spanish Speaking)

The Housing Specialist position is a full-time, non-exempt position, and is based in Jamaica,Queens near the E and F trains.

The ideal candidate for the Housing Specialist position will be a hard working team player who has a passion for human services and helping individuals find stable housing.

ACQC offers rewarding work in a collegial environment and comprehensive benefits(medical, dental, vision, pension, paid time off, and commuter benefits).

ACQC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please forward cover letter and resume to the attention of the Housing Program Coordinator.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
ACQC is following all Dept. of Health and CDC guidelines with social distancing, hand sanitizer availability, masks and gloves availability, and installing protective barriers in office spaces. ACQC temporarily has a hybrid work week - office/home.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Housing/Social Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Company's website:

• www.acqc.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place