Housing Relocation Specialist - (Manhattan, NY)

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Assist homeless families with relocation into permanent housing. Identify, research, and disseminate details on, and making use of, housing resources; and facilitate a smooth transition for families who are relocated. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Utilizing the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) - Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES) complete families intake assessment, service plan/independent living plan, housing, next step conferences/transfers, incident reports, progress notes, etc. 2. Utilizing the DHS Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES), review accessible info from Human Resource Administration, Administration for Children Services, Department of Probation, Department of Homeless Services, etc. 3. Utilizing the DHS Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES) ensure that all details is updated in system in a timely fashion as required by DHS.