Housing Specialist
1 week ago
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position... Position: Housing Specialist The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate trainings and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors. Victory I is a facility that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv Minimum Qualifications: The position requires a Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience in housing placement services for low-income and/or homeless population. Knowledge of federal guidelines for public and private low-income housing required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Clean and valid driver's license. Valid NYS Driver's license is required and is compliant with the Agency's Vehicle Operations Policy. Candidates with related experience with domestic violence preferred. Housing Specialist Principal Responsibilities: Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients. Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing. Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing. Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing. Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing. Complete 2010E applications and assist clients with all forms of housing applications. We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Prescription Coverage Life Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday And much more Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today
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Housing Specialist
4 days ago
The Bronx, United States Children's Aid Society Full timeDescription$50,000 to $55,000 Position Summary: The Housing Specialist will engage all eligible aging-out participants in the program. The Housing Specialist will provide housing search and supportive services to promote participants' self-sufficiency, integration into the community, and permanency in housing. The Housing Specialist will perform...
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NYC SHELTERS- HOUSING SPECIALIST
1 week ago
The Bronx, United States SCO Family of Services Full timeJob Details Description Housing Specialist *Collaborates with Case Managers on the subsidy funds initiated. *Assists individual consumers and/or property owners in completing forms; *Provides residents, tenants, and landlords with information through regularly scheduled briefing and workshop sessions. *Coordinates high and medium risk cases with Housing...
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Housing Specialist
1 week ago
Bronx, United States Volunteers of America-Greater New York Full timeVolunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness,...
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Vocational Educational Specialist
2 weeks ago
The Bronx, United States Housing Works Full timeDescription"> Bachelor's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a directly related field.Master's degree preferred.A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a social services setting working with Vocational Services with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, and/or substance use is required.Strong community...
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Housing Specialist
1 week ago
Bronx, United States Children's Aid Full timeDescription $50,000 to $55,000 Position Summary: The Housing Specialist will engage all eligible aging-out participants in the program. The Housing Specialist will provide housing search and supportive services to promote participants' self-sufficiency, integration into the community, and permanency in housing. The Housing Specialist will perform...
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The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeAbout HPD, the Office of Housing Access and Stability:The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New...
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Housing Specialist
5 days ago
The Bronx, United States BronxWorks Full timeBronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and...
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Vocational Educational Specialist
5 days ago
Bronx, NY, United States Housing Works Full timeCompensation Range: $55,000 - $70,000 yearly commensurate with experience. Benefits: We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We...
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Housing Specialist
1 day ago
Bronx, NY, United States Children's Rescue Fund Full timePRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:The Housing Specialist is responsible for all facets of client case management as it relates to a client's efforts to secure permanent housing. The Housing Specialist will use HPD incentives for finders' fees to brokers and owners, and develop contacts with both not-for-profit and for-profit housing developers. This role is...
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Housing Access Voucher Program
9 hours ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeAbout the Agency:The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.- We maintain building and resident safety and health- We create...
