Housing Specialist — Create Permanent Homes for Families

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a Housing Specialist to help clients achieve housing readiness by conducting trainings and developing permanent housing options in public and private sectors. The position is based in Brooklyn, NY, at Bushwick Family Residence, a transitional family shelter.

The candidate should have an Associate degree or 60 college credits in Human Services, strong communication skills, knowledge of federal housing guidelines, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services field or High School Diploma 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.
• Clean and valid driver’s license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
• 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 of clients placed into permanent housing.
• Perform other related duties as requested

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Valid driver’s license (preferred)

Education

Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Human Services

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a Housing Specialist to help clients achieve housing readiness by conducting trainings and developing permanent housing options in public and private sectors. The position is based in Brooklyn, NY, at Bushwick Family Residence, a transitional family shelter.

The candidate should have an Associate degree or 60 college credits in Human Services, strong communication skills, knowledge of federal housing guidelines, and a valid driver’s license.