Housing Access & Subsidy Specialist

African-American-Planning-Commission,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Commuter benefits

PTO

Life insurance

Long term disability

403B retirement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

African-American-Planning-Commission,-Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist to perform outreach, build broker and landlord linkages, and assist residents with housing applications and viewings in New York City.

You will work with the Social Services team and DHS/HRA to expedite placements, conduct workshops, and support residents in securing permanent housing while maintaining thorough case notes and scheduling regular meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 1–2 years’ experience
• Associate degree in related field with 2–3 years’ experience
• Familiarity with NYC Shelter System
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse community

Responsibilities

• Periodically conduct on-the-ground outreach to identify new housing resources
• Develop and maintain linkages with brokers, landlords, real estate companies, and management offices
• Facilitate appointments and accompany residents to apartment viewings
• Conduct housing inspections and complete pre-clearance forms
• Work with brokers/landlords to obtain required documentation for subsidy packages
• Meet residents biweekly or monthly to assess and schedule housing viewings
• Assist clients with completing housing applications through NYC Housing Connect
• Collaborate with DHS and HRA to expedite placements and make recommendations
• Conduct workshops for residents on housing search, application, and interview process
• Teach residents how to advocate for themselves when seeking permanent housing
• Conduct quarterly workshops for landlords/brokers on housing subsidies changes

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree related field

Associate degree related field

Job description

African-American-Planning-Commission,-Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist to perform outreach, build broker and landlord linkages, and assist residents with housing applications and viewings in New York City.

You will work with the Social Services team and DHS/HRA to expedite placements, conduct workshops, and support residents in securing permanent housing while maintaining thorough case notes and scheduling regular meetings.