Housing Access & Stabilization Specialist

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,931; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks seeks a Housing Specialist to support individuals and families in securing stable housing in the Bronx. You will conduct housing intakes, engagement, assessment, service plan development, referrals and advocacy with clients, brokers and landlords.

The role involves documenting all interactions, completing landlord packages, and reporting progress to supervisors. Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and Spanish language ability are preferred in a busy,

Qualifications

• One to three years of related experience and familiarity with low-income housing and government subsidy programs.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile, and copier equipment.
• Experience with or knowledge of best practices in Housing servicing of homeless families in shelter.
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry (SCR) and New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Justice Center’s Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and Division of Criminal Justice Service (DCJS) required.
• Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technol

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison with clients, brokers and landlords.
• Provide direct housing services including intake, engagement, assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy and counseling.
• Escort clients to viewings, lease signing and interviews for apartments.
• Outreach and establish relationships with new brokers and landlords.
• Provide vouchered clients with 2 referrals for apartment viewings per week.
• Document all interactions with, or on behalf of clients.
• Accurately and timely complete and compile landlord one-shot-deal packages for various housing programs and submit for approval and processing for OSD checks.
• Complete program reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required.
• Provide daily housing updates to the Director of Social Services and Residence Director.
• Monitor and document client progress toward housing service plan goals/exit strategy.
• Complete housing intakes within 48 hours of admission.
• Meet monthly placement numbers. Targets are set by the funder.
• Meet with moveout ready clients weekly.
• Maintain familiarity with Housing programs, various subsidies/vouchers/resources available on- and off-site.
• Facilitate monthly housing meetings on housing as assigned by the program director.
• Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required.

Skills

Liaison with clients

Housing intake & planning

Broker outreach

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BronxWorks seeks a Housing Specialist to support individuals and families in securing stable housing in the Bronx. You will conduct housing intakes, engagement, assessment, service plan development, referrals and advocacy with clients, brokers and landlords.

The role involves documenting all interactions, completing landlord packages, and reporting progress to supervisors. Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and Spanish language ability are preferred in a busy,