RRH Housing Navigator for NYC

Care-For-the-Homeless-; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Care For the Homeless is seeking a Senior Housing Specialist to lead the Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program across NYC. You will identify units, engage landlords, support leases, and provide housing stability counseling under a Housing First framework.

You will mentor junior Housing Specialists, ensure HUD compliance, and maintain HMIS data integrity while collaborating with care coordinators and external partners.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of directly relevant experience in housing services, case management, or homeless services.
• Experience with HUD CoC-funded programs (RRH/PSH) preferred.
• Familiarity with NYC Section 8/ vouchers and rent stabilization.
• Proficiency with Foothold AWARDS or HMIS; strong documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct landlord outreach to build a pipeline of HUD-eligible housing units across NYC boroughs.
• Guide participants through housing search, viewings, applications, and negotiations.
• Ensure HQS compliance prior to lease execution and coordinate lease-up with legal counsel.
• Maintain unit-tracking tools and manage stability voucher/housing voucher pipelines.
• Provide housing stability counseling and wraparound supports; travel for home visits across five boroughs.

Conhecimentos

Landlord engagement

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Travel across five boroughs

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Ferramentas

Foothold AWARDS

HMIS platform

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Care For the Homeless is seeking a Senior Housing Specialist to lead the Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program across NYC. You will identify units, engage landlords, support leases, and provide housing stability counseling under a Housing First framework.

You will mentor junior Housing Specialists, ensure HUD compliance, and maintain HMIS data integrity while collaborating with care coordinators and external partners.