Housing Placement & Stabilization Specialist

HOUSING WORKS INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 30 days first year

Educational benefit

Job summary

Housing Works in New York seeks a Housing Specialist to assist shelter residents in securing permanent housing and successful exits from shelter through housing search, landlord engagement, subsidy utilization, and housing placement activities.

The role focuses on securing permanent housing opportunities with programs like CityFHEPS, Section 8, NYCHA, or HASA, and building partnerships with landlords and providers to coordinate viewings and housing packages.

Responsibilities

• Secure permanent housing opportunities for shelter residents by assisting clients with CityFHEPS, Section 8, NYCHA, HASA, and supportive housing applications.
• Build and maintain landlord, broker, and housing provider partnerships, coordinate apartment viewings and housing packages.
• Achieve or exceed monthly permanent housing placement targets established by the agency and DHS scorecard.
• Maintain timely and complete housing application packages, resulting in successful housing approvals and move-ins.
• Provide advocacy with government agencies, landlords, and community partners on behalf of clients.
• Coordinate with Case Managers and Social Services staff to address barriers to housing placement.
• Provide housing readiness, tenant education, and lease compliance guidance to clients.

Skills

Housing placement

Landlord relationships

Client advocacy

Job description

Housing Works in New York seeks a Housing Specialist to assist shelter residents in securing permanent housing and successful exits from shelter through housing search, landlord engagement, subsidy utilization, and housing placement activities.

The role focuses on securing permanent housing opportunities with programs like CityFHEPS, Section 8, NYCHA, or HASA, and building partnerships with landlords and providers to coordinate viewings and housing packages.