Top 71 Housing specialist Jobs in Buffalo, Ny

Repayee/Housing Coordinator
Beyond Support Network —Buffalo, NY
- $25 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Finance
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Housing Liaison/Case Worker
Harvest House —Buffalo, NY
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Driving
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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After School Program Site Director
YWCA Western New York —Buffalo, NY
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Associate's degree
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Affordable Housing Administrator
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR EVERY1 INC —Buffalo, NY
- From $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
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Property Manager
Confidential —Buffalo, NY
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Residential
- Microsoft Office
- Paid time off
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Supportive Housing Specialist
DePaul —Buffalo, NY
- $23.00 - $23.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Full-Time Housing Occupancy Observer
FAR Inspections —Buffalo, NY
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Residential
- Flexible schedule
Housing Specialist
Acacia Network —Buffalo, NY
- $23.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Housing Specialist of Homeless Services
BestSelf Behavioral Health —Buffalo, NY
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Outreach & Entitlement Specialist Licensed Housing
Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers —Buffalo, NY
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Resident Service Coordinator
Beacon Communities LLC —Buffalo, NY
- $53,000 - $56,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Housing Case Manager I
Spectrum Health & Human Services —Buffalo, NY
- $19.00 - $22.26 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Outreach and Entitlement Specialist Supportive Housing
Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers —Buffalo, NY
- From $50,000 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Housing Stability Coordinator-Resident Engage
HOUSING VISIONS UNLIMITED INC —Niagara Falls, NY
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Assistant Director of Housing (Full Time/Mon-Fri 8a-4p)
Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc —Buffalo, NY
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Housing Peer Support Specialist (Full Time/Mon-Fri Days)
Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc —Buffalo, NY
- $19.38 an hour
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Housing Retention Counselor
Evergreen Health —Buffalo, NY
- $50,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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FACT Housing Specialist
Endeavor Health Services —Buffalo, NY
- $19.94 - $24.93 an hour
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute
University at Buffalo —Buffalo, NY
- $6,000 a week
- Part-time
- Classroom
- No background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
Homeless Youth Case Worker
COMPASS HOUSE —Buffalo, NY
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Repayee/Housing Coordinator

Beyond Support Network -
Buffalo, NY

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Job Details

$25 an hour

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Driver's License
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Starting Rate: $25 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Rep Payee/Housing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing benefits, entitlements, and personal funds on behalf of individuals served, including Social Security benefits. This role provides person-centered support that promotes each individual’s goals, needs, and interests while ensuring services are delivered with quality, continuity, and consistency. The Rep Payee/Housing Coordinator also facilitates access to and ongoing management of programs such as Social Security, housing subsidy/assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, HEAP, Representative Payee services, and other benefit or entitlement resources, with a focus on fostering independence and informed decision-making.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Representative Payee & Financial Management

Serve as Representative Payee for assigned individuals in accordance with Social Security Administration regulations.
Manage Social Security, SSI, SSDI, SSP, and other benefit funds on behalf of individuals receiving Representative Payee services.
Maintain accurate accounting of all income, expenditures, balances, and financial transactions.
Process bill payments including rent, utilities, medical expenses, personal needs allowances, and other approved expenditures.
Complete and monitor ABLE account deposits and transfers.
Manage True Link debit card funding and transactions.
Ensure individuals have timely access to personal spending funds while maintaining appropriate financial safeguards.
Prepare and maintain records required for SSA reporting and Agency audits.
Educate individuals regarding Representative Payee services, monthly fees, budgeting, and financial responsibilities.
Provide individualized budgeting assistance and financial education to promote independence.

Benefits & Entitlement Coordination

Assist individuals in applying for, maintaining, and renewing public benefits and entitlements.
Complete and submit Medicaid applications and annual Medicaid recertification’s.
Complete SNAP/Food Stamp applications and recertification’s.
Complete HEAP applications and annual renewals, as needed.
Monitor eligibility for SSI, SSDI, SSP, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other public benefits.
Report required changes in income, resources, living arrangements, or household composition to SSA, Medicaid, and other benefit agencies.
Track benefit renewal deadlines and ensure all applications and recertification’s are submitted timely to prevent interruptions in services.
Maintain accurate benefit documentation and communicate eligibility changes to appropriate staff.

Housing Coordination

Coordinate all aspects of housing subsidy programs, including OPWDD Individual Supports and Services (ISS) Housing Subsidy funding.
Complete housing subsidy applications, annual recertification’s, participation agreements, budgets, quality assurance documentation, and all required supporting documentation.
Monitor subsidy eligibility and ensure uninterrupted funding.
Participate in monthly required meetings with OPWDD housing subsidy representatives.
Coordinate transition stipends and other housing-related financial supports.
Assist individuals in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing.
Serve as liaison between individuals, landlords, property managers, Care Coordinators, OPWDD, and other community partners.
Advocate on behalf of individuals regarding housing issues, lease requirements, and housing stability.
Prepare, renew, distribute, and obtain signatures for annual leases for Agency-managed apartments.
Conduct apartment inspections, as needed to make sure the apartment meets safety standards for the housing subsidy
Coordinate rental payments and ensure timely payment of housing-related expenses.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

Collaborate with Care Coordinators, Finance Department staff, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Community Habilitation staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Communicate benefit, housing, and financial updates to appropriate staff.
Assess individual needs and recommend additional financial, housing, or community resources.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies and benefit providers.
Participate in person-centered planning meetings as requested.

Intake & Enrollment

Participate in intake meetings for individuals requesting Representative Payee, benefits coordination, or housing services.
Conduct financial assessments for prospective Representative Payee participants.
Complete required documentation to establish Agency Representative Payee services with SSA.
Coordinate establishment of Representative Payee bank accounts, True Link accounts, and financial records.
Complete required OPWDD CHOICES enrollment and termination documentation.
Establish and maintain complete financial and benefit records for each individual served.

Compliance & Documentation

Maintain confidential financial, housing, and benefit records in accordance with Agency policies and applicable regulations.
Ensure compliance with SSA Representative Payee regulations, OPWDD requirements, Medicaid guidelines, and Agency policies.
Monitor deadlines for benefit renewals, housing recertification, and required reporting.
Prepare reports, documentation, and records for audits and regulatory reviews.
Maintain accurate electronic and paper documentation.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The Rep Payee/Housing Coordinator is expected to consistently demonstrate the following core competencies in the delivery and oversight of services:

Accountability & Dependability - Maintains accurate financial records, benefit documentation, and service coordination activities while ensuring individuals receive timely access to funds and supports.

Communication - Communicates effectively with individuals served, families, staff, Care Coordinators, OPWDD representatives, landlords, and community partners to ensure continuity of services.

Planning & Organizing -Coordinates housing subsidies, benefits programs, admissions, documentation, and case management activities while meeting required deadlines.

Leadership - Provides guidance and direction to staff while supporting quality service delivery, operational consistency, and person-centered practices.

Fiscal Accountability- Safeguards individual funds, manages representative payee responsibilities, monitors payments, and ensures accurate financial recordkeeping.

Problem Solving- Identifies barriers to housing, benefits access, and service coordination and develops practical solutions that support individual outcomes.

Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations- Ensures compliance with Social Security, Medicaid Waiver requirements, OPWDD regulations, housing subsidy requirements, and agency policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Two (2) years of full-time, paid direct service experience working with individuals with disabilities.
One (1) year of experience providing representative payee services, benefits counseling/management, and/or housing supports.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Three (3) years of full-time, paid direct service experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to obtain Work Incentive Practitioner (WIP-C) credentials within one (1) year of employment.
Valid New York State driver's license in good standing.
Reliable transportation to fulfill job responsibilities.

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Pay: $25.00 per hour

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housing specialist jobs in buffalo, ny

Repayee/Housing Coordinator

Housing Liaison/Case Worker

After School Program Site Director

Affordable Housing Administrator

Property Manager

Supportive Housing Specialist

Full-Time Housing Occupancy Observer

Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist of Homeless Services

Outreach & Entitlement Specialist Licensed Housing

Resident Service Coordinator

Housing Case Manager I

Outreach and Entitlement Specialist Supportive Housing

Housing Stability Coordinator-Resident Engage

Assistant Director of Housing (Full Time/Mon-Fri 8a-4p)

Housing Peer Support Specialist (Full Time/Mon-Fri Days)

Housing Retention Counselor

FACT Housing Specialist

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