Housing Specialist

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 II 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.

Housing Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

1. Conduct housing eligibility assessments of all applicable clients.
2. Develop linkages with real estate companies and office of public housing.
3. Maintain and update listings of permanent affordable housing.
4. Develop and facilitate client workshops and individual sessions on skills and information necessary to acquire and maintain independent permanent housing.
5. Track placements and conduct follow up of clients placed into permanent housing.
6. Complete 2010E applications and assist clients with all forms of housing applications.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance,
• Retirement plan
• Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
• Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition:
• Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more…