Resource Specialist

New York City
New York, NY
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The Resource Specialist will cultivate relationships across diverse communities to provide new opportunities for clients and community-based homeless population regarding housing alternatives to shelter. The role involves conducting outreach interviews, recruitment, and screening for housing alternatives to shelter, as well as gathering applicant information and performing screenings.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities include cultivating relationships with diverse communities, conducting outreach interviews, gathering applicant information, and performing screenings for housing alternatives to shelter.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in community work or community-centered activities, with a focus on housing alternatives to shelter. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with diverse populations.

Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities
  • High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to '1' or '2' above, with at least one year of experience as described in '1' above

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
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