Housing Navigator & Client Advocate — Women’s Services

Care For the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For the Homeless seeks a Housing Specialist to manage a comprehensive program of support, safety and success for women, including housing, counseling, entitlements, program placement, health and educational activities, and thorough case management.

The role involves coordinating housing contracts, referrals, and follow-ups with service providers, maintaining records, and ensuring timely DHS procedures, with flexible hours and occasional evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred for applicants.
• Two+ years’ experience with mentally ill, medically frail or homeless population.
• Experience with housing entitlements and rental assistance programs.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess housing history and independent living skills of clients.
• Identify negative credit history affecting housing search.
• Identify housing resources and maintain an up-to-date directory.
• Educate tenants’ rights and manage landlord/tenant relationships.
• Maintain case records and report in supervisory meetings.
• Coordinate housing contracts, referrals and follow-ups with service providers.
• Document counseling, referrals and discharge planning in client folders.
• Attend meetings and trainings; adapt to flexible hours including late nights.
• Drive agency van as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Care For the Homeless seeks a Housing Specialist to manage a comprehensive program of support, safety and success for women, including housing, counseling, entitlements, program placement, health and educational activities, and thorough case management.

The role involves coordinating housing contracts, referrals, and follow-ups with service providers, maintaining records, and ensuring timely DHS procedures, with flexible hours and occasional evenings as needed.