Rapid Transition Housing Specialist

Buffalo, NY. WNY Independent Living, Inc. Rapid Transition Housing Specialist. FT. Benefits. $42,000-$45,000/Year. Closing Date: November 5, 2026 DESCRIPTION: Educate, assist, and provide outreach to individuals seeking housing to transition to affordable, safe, and stable housing in the community. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Ensure coordination and communication between Housing Specialists. 2. Identify housing opportunities for individuals who are in need of housing due to being unstably housed or unhoused. 3. Assist eligible Rapid Transition Housing subsidy (RTH) 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. 4. Work with applicants and/or their Rapid Transition Housing Specialist, Service Coordinator (SC), Care Manager (CM), natural supports, or advocate to ensure that a support services plan is in place for program enrollment, and complete independent living services duties as assigned. 5. Conduct follow-up after subsidy is initiated, including but not limited to verifying occupancy of unit and continued eligibility for the program. 6. Work as a collaborative member of the entire Transition Services Department and provide support to team members as appropriate and assigned by Transition Services Coordinator. 7. Work to identify landlords, public housing, and private housing in the region which may be suitable for individuals enrolled in the RTH program in the future. 8. Maintain a list of available housing in the region, including degree of accessibility, location, proximity to services, and rental costs. EDUCATION & TRAINING: Associate degree in a related human services field OR Bachelors degree in a related human services field Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required): Associate degree requires two (2) years of work experience related to Human Services. Professional experience in housing, community organizing, Independent Living, long term care, and/or disability rights strongly preferred. Prior experience with homeless individuals who have had any of the following: mental health, substance use, developmental disabilities, veterans, previously incarcerated, is a plus. SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel independently throughout Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. Possesses excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Must have intermediate-level knowledge of computers, including the use of Excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and networks. Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities. SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: Human Resources Dept. WNY Independent Living, Inc. 3108 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 Email: [email protected]