Housing Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village operates transitional housing programs for single adults and families experiencing homelessness across New York City’s five boroughs. The Housing Specialist helps individuals and families secure safe, affordable, permanent housing by conducting housing assessments, providing case management, and supporting applications for housing programs and rental subsidies. The role develops relationships with landlords and real estate partners, maintains current housing resources, inspects apartments for compliance, and coordinates with case managers to address barriers to housing. It also includes advocating for clients seeking subsidies, maintaining accurate documentation, and traveling within New York City to view apartments and support housing placements. This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Elmhurst, Queens. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hourly rate is $25.64, annualized at $46,680 based on 35 hours per week.

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 similar city-operated organizations.
Experience in case management or social services 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct housing assessments to determine clients’ readiness, family composition, and housing needs.
Help clients secure safe, affordable, and permanent housing options.
Provide comprehensive case management and support clients with housing and rental subsidy applications.
Build and maintain relationships with reliable landlords, brokers, and real estate agencies.
Maintain an updated database of available housing resources and community partners.
Coordinate with case managers to address client needs and resolve housing barriers.
Inspect apartments to ensure compliance with city, state, and local housing standards.
Identify and address obstacles to housing, including language and income challenges.
Advocate for clients to obtain or maintain housing subsidies, including Section 8, FEPS, and NYC programs.
Maintain accurate tracking forms and documentation, and submit timely housing placement reports.
Support development of individualized housing plans and assist with OOR registration, inspections, and linkages.
Travel within NYC to view apartments with clients and support placement steps.