Housing Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village•Brooklyn, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village operates transitional housing programs for single adults and families experiencing homelessness across all five boroughs of New York City. The Housing Specialist helps individuals and families secure safe, affordable, permanent housing through housing assessments, case management, and assistance with housing-program and rental-subsidy applications. The role builds relationships with landlords and real estate partners, maintains current housing resources, inspects apartments for compliance, and collaborates with case managers to address barriers to housing. It also includes advocating for clients to obtain subsidies, maintaining accurate documentation, and traveling within New York City to support housing searches and placements. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hourly rate is $28.16, annualized at 35 hours per week to $51,267. A full benefits package is offered.

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 working with people 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 people 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, permanent housing options.
Provide case management and support clients with housing and rental-subsidy applications.
Build and maintain relationships with reliable landlords, brokers, and real estate agencies.
Keep an updated database of available housing resources and community partners.
Coordinate with case managers to address client needs and resolve housing barriers.
Inspect apartments for 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 individualized housing plans and assist with OOR registration, inspections, and linkages.
Travel within New York City to view apartments with clients and support placement steps.