Housing Specialist - Shelter Services

The Housing Specialist provides assistance and support to clients in finding safe and appropriate housing, as well as seeking and utilizing available resources and grants. The Housing Specialist promotes clients’ self-sufficiency, integration in the community and permanency in housing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• At least 1 year of experience working within the Human Service Field; 2 years of experience preferred
• Knowledge and belief in the “Housing First” philosophy and strategies
• Knowledgeable about the New York City housing market, entitlement programs, social service agencies and community services, including current housing subsidies and public benefits programs
• Good communication, interpersonal and listening skills
• Strong analytical, mediating and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and case management skills with ability to manage multiple caseloads from different sites
• Sensitivity to intersectionality, different cultures, housing equality and a demonstrated ability to work within a social/racial justice framework
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Knowledge of CARES plus