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
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