Housing & Health Advocate

MetroPlusHealth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroPlusHealth in New York City seeks a Housing Specialist to support members experiencing homelessness, coordinating housing resources and liaising with DHS/HRA and housing providers. The role includes telephonic and field-based outreach, assisting with housing applications, and coordinating the move with landlords.

You will assess physical, behavioral health, and social needs, develop an individualized Plan of Care, and advocate within the care-management team to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and four (4) years of experience processing housing applications, including NYCHA, HRA, and NY/NY programs.
• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or GED with six (6) years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in telephonic and field-based outreach to vulnerable members.
• Engage with landlords, brokers and community-based organizations to facilitate housing and services.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews to determine needs and appropriate housing resources.
• Assist members with housing application completion and documentation.
• Coordinate with providers to obtain clinical information for housing needs.
• Accompany members to housing appointments and interviews.
• Collaborate with HRA, DHS and ACT to advocate for members' housing goals.
• Educate members on applications, tenant rights, and responsibilities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

MetroPlusHealth in New York City seeks a Housing Specialist to support members experiencing homelessness, coordinating housing resources and liaising with DHS/HRA and housing providers. The role includes telephonic and field-based outreach, assisting with housing applications, and coordinating the move with landlords.

You will assess physical, behavioral health, and social needs, develop an individualized Plan of Care, and advocate within the care-management team to improve health outcomes.