Housing Specialist

The Housing Specialist helps individuals and families secure safe, affordable, and permanent housing by completing housing assessments, providing case management, and supporting clients with applications for housing programs and rental subsidies. This role builds relationships with landlords and real estate partners, maintains updated housing resources, inspects apartments for compliance, and works with case managers to address barriers to housing.

What You Will Do

Conduct housing assessments, help clients secure housing options, provide case management and support with housing and rental subsidy applications, build and maintain relationships with landlords and real estate agencies, and inspect apartments to ensure compliance with city, state, and local housing standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, housing or real estate experience working with NYC DHS, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 months of housing or real estate experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or other similar city-operated organizations.
• Experience in case management or social services working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, or other complex needs
• Knowledge of housing subsidies, supportive housing and entitlement programs
• Ability to identify and address barriers to housing for clients
• Strong communication, problem‐solving, and advocacy skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and EHR systems
• Willingness to complete CPR and First Aid training
• Ability to travel within the community to view apartments with clients
• Flexible schedule to meet client and program needs
• Ability to work directly with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 25 days of paid time off
• access to a retirement account with an employer to match
• tuition reimbursement