Housing Specialist

LaSante Health; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LaSante Health Center in New York, NY is seeking a compassionate Housing Specialist to assist patients facing housing instability, eviction risk, homelessness, and rental arrears. You will assess needs and develop action plans, coordinating with landlords and housing agencies.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and documentation skills, with experience in housing services or case management. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing services, case management, social services, or related field.
• Familiarity with New York City housing resources.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and follow-ups.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients’ housing needs and develop action plans.
• Assist with affordable housing, supportive housing, NYCHA, Section 8, shelter, rental‑assistance, and eviction‑prevention applications.
• Help patients gather documents and complete applications.
• Coordinate with landlords, housing agencies, legal providers, shelters, and community organizations.
• Document all patient interactions, referrals, outreach, and follow‑up activities accurately and promptly.
• Track applications, deadlines, and patient progress.
• Work closely with therapists, case managers, and medical providers.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organization

Documentation

Follow-up skills

Bilingual abilities (nice to have)

Case management experience

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Description du poste

LaSante Health Center is seeking a compassionate and organized Housing Specialist to support patients experiencing housing instability, eviction risk, homelessness, rental arrears, and other housing‑related challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patients’ housing needs and develop action plans.
• Assist with affordable housing, supportive housing, NYCHA, Section 8, shelter, rental‑assistance, and eviction‑prevention applications.
• Help patients gather documents and complete applications.
• Coordinate with landlords, housing agencies, legal providers, shelters, and community organizations.
• Document all patient interactions, referrals, outreach, and follow‑up activities accurately and promptly.
• Track applications, deadlines, and patient progress.
• Work closely with therapists, case managers, and medical providers.

Qualifications:

• Experience in housing services, case management, social services, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with New York City housing resources required.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to work compassionately with vulnerable individuals and families.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.