Housing Pathways Specialist - Help Families Find Homes

Community Housing Innovations, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist to support clients in locating and securing quality housing. The role includes outreach to landlords, housing advocacy, and assisting clients in navigating housing subsidy programs.

This full-time position offers a salary of $25.00 per hour, approximately $52,000 annually. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree in human services, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience assisting people with homelessness and obtaining permanent housing.
• Must be familiar with NYC and NYS housing subsidy programs.
• Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive quality housing services.
• Assist clients in locating housing within specified budgets.
• Provide landlord outreach and advocacy for housing leads.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Knowledge of NYC housing resources

Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel)

Reasoning ability

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist to support clients in locating and securing quality housing. The role includes outreach to landlords, housing advocacy, and assisting clients in navigating housing subsidy programs.

This full-time position offers a salary of $25.00 per hour, approximately $52,000 annually. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree in human services, and possess strong communication skills.