Affordable Housing Specialist – NYC

Westhab Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhab Inc. in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Housing Specialist to assist clients in identifying affordable housing options within our Services division.

This full-time role focuses on building landlord partnerships, ensuring housing code compliance, and coordinating with Case Management to place clients. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of housing laws, a valid driver's license, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable state and city housing and disability laws and codes essential.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with landlord and management companies to establish working relationship
• Oversees landlord and management company compliance in meeting the established housing laws, building codes and lease agreements
• Works in conjunction with Case Management to identify potential clients that are housing ready
• Resolves crises or conflicts with landlords and management relationships
• Ensures uniformity in maintaining fair housing standards in securing apartments
• Develops and maintains a database of available housing options
• Works towards identifying new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networks
• Prepares and/or coordinates reports and related information related to housing codes and compliance
• Informs Case Management staff of unit readiness and/or problems with client maintaining units
• Prepare housing packages (HRA’s 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, LINC IV, IV + & V, etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access of any needed documents.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Westhab Inc. in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Housing Specialist to assist clients in identifying affordable housing options within our Services division.

This full-time role focuses on building landlord partnerships, ensuring housing code compliance, and coordinating with Case Management to place clients. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of housing laws, a valid driver's license, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.