Housing Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,927,000 - 79,654,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

25 days PTO

Employer 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Housing Specialist to assist individuals and families in securing housing. The role focuses on assessments, case management, and helping clients apply for housing subsidies. The position requires collaboration with landlords and real estate partners within NYC.

You will maintain housing resources, address barriers, and travel within NYC to support placement. A high school diploma and housing experience with NYC DHS or similar are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months housing/real estate experience with NYC DHS or similar.
• Experience in case management or social services for homeless populations.
• Knowledge of housing subsidies and entitlement programs.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills.
• Willingness to travel within the community and complete CPR/First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing assessments to determine readiness and needs.
• Assist clients in securing safe, affordable housing options.
• Provide case management and assist with housing/rental subsidy applications.
• Develop relationships with landlords, brokers, and real estate agencies.
• Maintain updated housing resources and track placement reports.
• Coordinate with case managers to address client needs and barriers.
• Inspect apartments to ensure housing standards compliance.
• Advocate for clients to obtain subsidies (Section 8, FEPS, NYC programs).
• Travel with clients to view apartments and support placements.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Advocacy

Travel within NYC

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Housing Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village operates transitional housing programs for single adults and families experiencing homelessness across all five boroughs of New York City.The Housing Specialist helps individuals and families secure safe, affordable, and permanent housing by completing housing assessments, providing case management, and supporting clients with applications for housing programs and rental subsidies.

This role builds relationships with landlords and real estate partners,maintainsupdated housing resources, inspects apartments for compliance, and works with case managers to address barriers to housing. The position also involvesadvocating forclients to obtain subsidies, keepingaccuratedocumentation, and travelingwithinNYC.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent,housingor real estate experienceworkingwith NYCDHS,strong computer skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing assessments todetermineclients' readiness, family composition, and housing needs

• Help clients secure safe, affordable, and permanent housing options

• Provide comprehensive case management and support with housing and rental subsidy applications

• Build and maintain relationships with reliable landlords, brokers, and real estate agencies

• Keep an updated database of available housing resources and community partners

• Coordinate with case managers to address client needs and resolve housing barriers

• Inspect apartments to ensure compliance with city, state, and local housing standards

• Identify and address obstacles to housing such as language, income, or other challenges

• Advocate for clients to obtain or maintain housing subsidies including Section 8, FEPS, and NYC programs

• Maintain accurate tracking forms, documentation, and timely housing placement reports

• Support development of individualized housing plans and assist with OOR registration, inspections, and linkages

• Travel within NYC to view apartments with clients and support placement steps

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• At least 6 months of housing or real estate experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or other similar city-operated organizations.

• Experience in case management or social services working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, or other complex needs

• Knowledge of housing subsidies, supportive housing and entitlement programs

• Ability to identify and address barriers to housing for clients

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and EHR systems

• Willingness to complete CPR and First Aid training

• Ability to travel within the community to view apartments with clients

• Flexible schedule to meet client and program needs

• Ability to work directly with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Additional Information

This is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $27.03 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $49,209) with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, and tuition reimbursement.

This role is located in Clifton, Staten Island and has a schedule of Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm.

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