Housing Options Advocate & Community Liaison

Dept. of Homeless Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Homeless Services is seeking a Community Coordinator to support housing options for clients and coordinate outreach across communities. The role involves interviewing applicants, gathering housing histories, and providing referrals to shelter alternatives.

You will work directly with landlords, tenants, and community partners to assess viability and arrange resources. Responsibilities include field visits, documenting information, and making initial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred with related community work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships across diverse communities to identify housing options.
• Conduct outreach, recruitment and screening for housing alternatives to shelter.
• Canvas communities and provide DHS shelter referrals and educate on housing options.
• Gather applicant information, verify documents, and assess housing viability.
• Perform initial assessments and recommend alternatives to shelter when appropriate.
• Engage in field work, including interviews with tenants, landlords and neighbors.

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong communication

Computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Equivalent education/experience with 1 year experience

Job description

The New York City Department of Homeless Services is seeking a Community Coordinator to support housing options for clients and coordinate outreach across communities. The role involves interviewing applicants, gathering housing histories, and providing referrals to shelter alternatives.

You will work directly with landlords, tenants, and community partners to assess viability and arrange resources. Responsibilities include field visits, documenting information, and making initial