Housing Navigator: Pathways to Permanent Homes

The Bridge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge is seeking a Housing Specialist to manage housing-focused casework for a 42-bed Safe Haven in New York, NY. You’ll coordinate housing applications, vouchers, and connections to community services, while working with DHS and housing providers to secure permanent housing.

Responsibilities include managing leads, maintaining documentation, and providing crisis intervention and ADL guidance. A bachelor’s or associate’s degree with relevant experience is preferred and bilingual Spanish is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Associate’s degree with two years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with street homeless population is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with AWARDS, CARES, and CAPS electronic record-keeping systems.
• Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate housing-focused case management and referrals.
• Prepare housing applications and assist with housing vouchers.
• Maintain housing referral database and liaise with other departments and outside agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling related to housing in the community.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and ensure documentation is up to date.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Associate’s degree with two years of relevant experience

Tools

AWARDS

CARES

CAPS

Job description

The Bridge is seeking a Housing Specialist to manage housing-focused casework for a 42-bed Safe Haven in New York, NY. You’ll coordinate housing applications, vouchers, and connections to community services, while working with DHS and housing providers to secure permanent housing.

Responsibilities include managing leads, maintaining documentation, and providing crisis intervention and ADL guidance. A bachelor’s or associate’s degree with relevant experience is preferred and bilingual Spanish is