Homelessness Prevention Paralegal

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Homelessness Prevention Paralegal

Responsibilities: Working alongside of attorney staff, will implement Homelessness Prevention program and a pilot Right to Counsel initiative in the Cities of Albany and Amsterdam. The attorneys and paralegals will provide legal assistance to households who are at risk of homelessness by preventing evictions, securing mainstream benefits, and making referrals to services which will enhance the household’s ability to maintain permanent housing. Will conduct outreach, education, and marketing and initial screening of program clients. Will assist the attorneys in providing eviction representation and will provide direct legal representation in administrative matters such as public assistance or other cases under the supervision of an attorney. Will also be responsible for making necessary referrals to relevant social services, financial assistance, and income maintenance programs. Will provide follow-up referrals to help to stabilize other aspects of a client’s household, including educational advancement, medical care, and better alternative housing. Will participate in the communities’ Coordinated Entry and other referral and services networks and work collaboratively with government and nonprofit agencies, which provide supportive services, income, shelter, permanent supportive housing, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services and financial assistance to homeless and at-risk households. Will also participate in the implementation of race equity priority and their own professional development plan.

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Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.
100 Court Street P.O. Box 989
Plattsburgh
New York
United States 12901
Website : https://www.lasnny.org/