NYC Affordable Housing Specialist – Local Impact

Housing Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

PTO up to 30 days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Housing Works in New York, NY is seeking a Housing Specialist to locate and secure affordable, HQS-compliant housing for clients, coordinating subsidies and approvals with HASA. The role involves inspections, documentation, and advocacy to end homelessness.

Required: High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years in a nonprofit housing role; strong prioritization, multitasking, and confidentiality; proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least three years of experience as a Housing Specialist for a nonprofit.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Experience working with street homeless populations.

Responsibilities

• Locate and secure quality affordable housing for program clients in New York City.
• Correspond with HASA to expedite apartment approval and subsidies.
• Perform semi-annual HQS inspections and document compliance.
• Provide documentation showing rents meet HUD Rent Reasonableness standards.
• Develop housing leads with brokers and landlords for program referrals.
• Escort clients to view apartments and discuss options.
• Advocate and participate in actions to end homelessness.

Skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Communication

Confidentiality

Outlook

Word

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Housing Works in New York, NY is seeking a Housing Specialist to locate and secure affordable, HQS-compliant housing for clients, coordinating subsidies and approvals with HASA. The role involves inspections, documentation, and advocacy to end homelessness.

Required: High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years in a nonprofit housing role; strong prioritization, multitasking, and confidentiality; proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.