Housing Specialist

Job Title : Housing Specialist

Program : DHS Shelter Program with Families with Children

Funder : DHS

Reports To : Program Director

Salary : $25.60 per hour

Position Summary :

The Housing Specialist is responsible for securing and maintaining appropriate housing placements for homeless families living in our Brooklyn shelter. The specialist will work directly with program participants landlords and property managers across to ensure safe stable and affordable housing options. The role includes housing search lease negotiation landlord engagement housing retention support and collaboration with case management staff.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist program participants in identifying and securing appropriate apartments in NYC in accordance with DHS program guidelines.

Maintain up-to-date listings of available rental units and develop relationships with landlords and property management companies.

Conduct housing assessments to determine participant housing needs preferences and barriers.

Guide participants through the housing process including apartment viewing application submission and lease signing.

Collaborate with case managers and social service providers to support participants in overcoming housing barriers such as credit issues past evictions or income instability.

Ensure units meet housing quality standards (HQS) and assist in coordinating inspections move-in logistics and furniture delivery if applicable.

Monitor housing stability through regular follow-ups with participants and landlords helping to resolve any issues that may arise.

Maintain complete and accurate documentation in CARES in accordance with DHS and agency requirements including housing plans progress notes and outcome tracking.

Educate clients on their tenant rights and responsibilities and promote long-term housing stability.

Participate in case conferences staff meetings trainings and funder-related compliance reviews as needed.

Qualifications :

Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Services Social Work Urban Planning or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.

At least 2 years of experience in housing placement landlord outreach real estate or homeless services.

Knowledge of NYC housing landscape including public and private housing resources rental subsidies (e.g. FHEPS CityFHEPS Section 8) and OTDA housing guidelines.

Strong interpersonal negotiation and organizational skills.

Ability to travel throughout all five NYC boroughs regularly.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.

Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred.

Familiarity with trauma-informed and housing-first practices is a plus.

Key Skills

Arabic Speaking,Marketing & Promotions,Access Control System,Apache Tomcat,BI,Back Office

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1