Veterans Housing Stability Specialist

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is seeking a Housing Specialist in the Bronx to help veterans and low-income clients secure permanent housing. The role includes eligibility assessments, developing housing plans, and linking clients with public and private housing options.

You will collaborate with the SSVF program, conduct outreach, track placements, and facilitate workshops to empower clients to maintain housing.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits with two years of related experience in housing placement for low-income/homeless populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing eligibility assessments for all applicable clients.
• Develop linkages with real estate companies and public housing offices.
• Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
• Facilitate client workshops and sessions to acquire and maintain housing.
• Track placements and perform follow-up with clients in permanent housing.
• Outreach to veterans in the SSVF program and coordinate access to services.
• Screen and assess veterans for SSVF eligibility.

Education

Associate’s degree/60 credits

Excellent written/verbal communication

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is seeking a Housing Specialist in the Bronx to help veterans and low-income clients secure permanent housing. The role includes eligibility assessments, developing housing plans, and linking clients with public and private housing options.

You will collaborate with the SSVF program, conduct outreach, track placements, and facilitate workshops to empower clients to maintain housing.