NYC Housing Access Specialist – Subsidies & Placement

Samaritan Daytop Village; Queens (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (25 days)

Retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Housing Specialist in Elmhurst, Queens, to assist individuals and families in finding safe, affordable, and permanent housing. You will complete housing assessments, provide case management, and help clients apply for housing programs and subsidies.

The role involves building landlord relationships, maintaining housing resources, inspecting units for compliance, and advocating for subsidies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months housing or real estate experience with NYC DHS or similar.
• Experience in case management or social services for homelessness.
• Knowledge of housing subsidies and entitlement programs.
• Ability to address barriers to housing for clients.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Willingness to CPR and First Aid training.
• Ability to travel within NYC to view apartments.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing assessments to determine clients’ readiness, family composition, and housing needs.
• Help clients secure safe, affordable, and permanent housing options.
• Provide comprehensive case management and support with housing and rental subsidy applications.
• Build and maintain relationships with reliable landlords, brokers, and real estate agencies.
• Keep an updated database of available housing resources and community partners.
• Coordinate with case managers to address client needs and resolve housing barriers.
• Inspect apartments to ensure compliance with city, state, and local housing standards.
• Identify and address obstacles to housing such as language, income, or other challenges.
• Advocate for clients to obtain or maintain housing subsidies including Section 8, FEPS, and NYC programs.
• Maintain accurate tracking forms, documentation, and timely housing placement reports.
• Support development of individualized housing plans and assist with OOR registration, inspections, and linkages.
• Travel within NYC to view apartments with clients and support placement steps.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Advocacy

Computer skills

CPR/First Aid

Travel within NYC

Diversity & inclusion

MS Office & EHR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Housing Specialist in Elmhurst, Queens, to assist individuals and families in finding safe, affordable, and permanent housing. You will complete housing assessments, provide case management, and help clients apply for housing programs and subsidies.

The role involves building landlord relationships, maintaining housing resources, inspecting units for compliance, and advocating for subsidies.