Housing Specialist

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; Village of Floral Park (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Housing Specialist to ensure housing readiness for clients through training and developing permanent housing options. The role involves conducting assessments, maintaining housing listings, and facilitating workshops. This part-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is ideal for candidates with a background in human services.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off, including a birthday holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments of clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and public housing offices.
• Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of federal housing guidelines

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services or High School Diploma with 1 year experience

Job description

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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.

Position: Housing Specialist

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

Jamaica Women’s Employment Shelter is a transitional shelter for women experiencing homelessness who are employed or deemed employable, referred by the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS). To learn more about the program, visit: https://www.voa-gny.org/housing

Location:

Queens Village, NY 11429

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits 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 populations.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean and valid driver’s license is a plus.

Principal Responsibilities:

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off, including a birthday holiday. Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, visit: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations