Housing Solutions Advocate — Permanent Homes & Workshops

Voa Gny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Schwartz Men’s Shelter is seeking a Housing Specialist to ensure housing readiness for clients by delivering trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors. The role involves assessing eligibility, coordinating with real estate and public housing offices, and tracking client housing outcomes.

Location: Wards Island, NY. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off,

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60 college credits in Human Services or high school diploma with 1 year related experience.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean and valid driver’s license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and Office of Public Housing.
• Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
• Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills to acquire and maintain permanent housing.
• Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of guidelines

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits in Human Services

Job description

The Schwartz Men’s Shelter is seeking a Housing Specialist to ensure housing readiness for clients by delivering trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors. The role involves assessing eligibility, coordinating with real estate and public housing offices, and tracking client housing outcomes.

Location: Wards Island, NY. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off,