Housing Specialist

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in New York is seeking a Housing Specialist for their homeless prevention services facility. This role involves a range of responsibilities, including client assessments, housing consultations, and liaising with community resources. The ideal candidate will assist residents in navigating housing options and ensure compliance with necessary programs, while contributing to a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance

403(b)

Credit Union

FSAs

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications

• Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma preferred.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good interpersonal skill set required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients to assess housing needs and submits applications.
• Conducts groups to discuss housing options and accompanies residents to interviews.
• Maintains accurate records and progress notes in client chart.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Solid computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Min

USD $22.95/Hr.

Max

USD $22.95/Hr.

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Housing Specialist for our homeless prevention services facility- Homebase.

Located in Washington Heights New York, NY.

The Housing Specialist will be responsible for Housing duties related to all residents’ needs.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews clients to assess their present housing needs and status and submits appropriate
• applications to community resources.
• Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to
• handle issues related to housing.
• Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications
• when necessary.
• Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and
• acts as a liaison between landlords and clients.
• Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the
• facility.
• Obtains an accurate history of client’s housing situation to assess what services are needed.
• Facilitates Tier II interviews and acts as a liaison between Tier II shelter and shelters clients.
• Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA).
• Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA
• Refers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT
• program.
• Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case
• from entry to discharge
• Assists and escorts residents in going to HRA/social service agency appointments when necessary.
• Participates and attends staff, service plan review and clinical team meetings.
• Maintains and ensures completion of accurate records and progress notes in client chart.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

III.REQUIREMENTS

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED required. Two years in human services field and knowledge of trauma
• Good interpersonal skill set, able to work independently and still function as part of a multi‐
• disciplinary team
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in human Services or related field preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

Benefits Overview:We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contactthe Leave Team at [e-mail].

ID

2025-16963