Housing Specialist — Help Clients Secure Permanent Housing

Lantern Community Services Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Community Services Inc. in the Bronx is seeking an experienced Housing Specialist to help residents move from homelessness to permanent housing. You will work with shelter staff to orient clients to the housing search and support them through the process.

You will accompany clients to housing viewings, assist with applications, budgeting, and subsidies, and help coordinate move-out transitions to permanent housing within an interdisciplinary team at Hudson Bay shelter.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekend shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing intake and assessment interviews for new clients.
• Ensure compliance with DHS timelines for permanent housing placement.
• Complete housing components of service and independent living plans.
• Support Case Managers with HRA-2010E applications and required documentation.
• Escort clients to apartment viewings and housing-related appointments.
• Document all housing-related counseling, referrals, escorts, and discharge planning activities.

Job description

Lantern Community Services Inc. in the Bronx is seeking an experienced Housing Specialist to help residents move from homelessness to permanent housing. You will work with shelter staff to orient clients to the housing search and support them through the process.

You will accompany clients to housing viewings, assist with applications, budgeting, and subsidies, and help coordinate move-out transitions to permanent housing within an interdisciplinary team at Hudson Bay shelter.