Housing Specialist — Longwood

Job overview

Housing Specialist — Longwood is an onsite role in New York, NY, serving families at Homes for the Homeless’ Families with Children facility in the Longwood area of the Bronx. The stated salary is $47,000 per year. Homes for the Homeless operates shelters and onsite programs intended to help families thrive after leaving shelter. The specialist manages a caseload and helps families develop exit strategies and find permanent housing. The work includes housing intakes, referrals and workshops, maintaining progress records, coordinating with housing partners, and accompanying clients to viewings and lease signings.

What you'll do

• Manage a caseload
• conduct housing intakes
• explore client needs and create exit strategies
• complete housing reports and maintain progress notes
• meet move-out targets
• conduct monthly housing workshops
• provide housing referrals and leads
• build relationships with DHS staff, brokers, agents, landlords, and community agencies
• schedule and accompany clients to apartment viewings, open houses, and lease signings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing specialist

longwood

new york ny

homes for the homeless

families with children

permanent housing

housing intakes

housing referrals

case management

housing workshops

$47,000 per year

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible full-time permanent employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-funded 403(b)
• commuter benefits
• life insurance
• work/life assistance
• three weeks paid vacation
• 10 sick days
• three personal days
• and 12 paid holidays.

Why this role

The posting lists a Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, at least one year of relevant experience, and knowledge of housing subsidies and specified housing systems. Public-transit travel to all five boroughs and outside NYC is required.

About the employer

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.