Housing Specialist

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Educational Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housing Specialist to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring housing readiness for clients by providing essential training and developing permanent housing options. The position is vital in supporting families experiencing homelessness and requires strong communication skills and knowledge of federal housing guidelines. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and educational reimbursement programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of federal housing guidelines required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments for clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and public housing offices.
• Facilitate workshops on skills for independent housing.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Knowledge of federal guidelines for low-income housing

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

60 college credits in Human Services

High School Diploma or GED with 1 year experience

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester County, including emergency, transitional, and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Housing Specialist

The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors.

Volunteers of America-Greater New York’s Legacy Family Residence is a transitional family shelter located in the Bronx, where residents learn essential skills that enable them to meet the challenges of everyday life. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/transitional-housing

Location: 108-75 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of related experience in housing placement services for low-income and/or homeless population.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Housing Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

1. Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
2. Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
3. Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
4. Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
5. Track placements and conduct follow-up of clients placed into permanent housing.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
• Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition:
  • Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more…

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!