Housing Specialist

The Housing Specialist performs a variety of office and field activities to identify and secure permanent housing

opportunities for participants of SHERO, a transitional housing consortium for women and gender expansive

people directly impacted by the criminal legal system. Direct responsibilities include orienting all eligible

participants to the housing programs/services, providing housing search and supportive services to promote

residents' self-sufficiency, integration into the community and permanency in housing. Applicant should have a

working knowledge of the resources in the community. Please visit our website for more information regarding

our organization www.housingplusnyc.org.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Conduct immediate and comprehensive assessment of permanent housing needs for SHERO residents
  
  

upon their transitional housing program enrollment. Develop an individualized housing plan for each

resident and obtain necessary consents.

• Coordinate all housing-related services and communicate clearly and in a timely fashion to project
  
  

partners regarding clients' housing plans and progress. Participate in housing-related case conferences

and community-based appointments, as needed.

• Complete applications for various housing vouchers and subsidies, affordable and supportive housing
  
  

applications, and conduct all follow-up work for the applications.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of a housing resource database to assist clients in linking to
  
  

permanent housing. Cultivate and maintain relationships with outside agencies, including community-

based housing support programs, NYCHA, HRA, HPD, realtors, and landlords.

• Maintain all confidential information and records. Complete applicable consent forms, documentation
  
  

and case management notes related to housing plans and housing progress in case records, according to

all contractual & regulatory standards.

• Participate in monthly program meetings, and other SHERO-related meetings as needed
• Keep abreast of developments related to city housing policy and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience providing housing
  
  

specialist services.

• Extensive knowledge of New York City permanent housing opportunities, including housing vouchers,
  
  

affordable housing and subsidy programs; supportive housing (HRA 2010-E) eligibility requirements and

application processes in CAPS; Section 8 and NYCHA qualifications; and other rental assistance

programs.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to collaborate successfully with multiple
  
  

project and community partners.

• Demonstrated case management and organizational skills
• Effective time management skills and the ability to balance a work schedule that is demanding and
  
  

based both in the office and in the field.

• Experience working with women and/or justice-involved individuals is preferred. People with direct
  
  

experience highly encouraged to apply.

• Possess a strengths-based perspective and a demonstrated commitment to social justice
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  
  
  

Benefits

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits
• 401K Matching
• Supplemental Insurance at your discretion
• Access to discounted entertainment benefits