Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
Housing Specialist
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Housing Specialist
role at
Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
Hourly pay: $24.90
We are a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area. Our mission is to serve over 33,000 New Yorkers annually, and success depends on the people we employ.
Overview Everyone Deserves Permanent Housing…
Come Play a Role in Achieving This!
The Role Under the general direction of the Program Director or Designee, the Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying permanent housing for program participants. The Specialist conducts housing assessments to determine participants’ housing readiness, family composition, and other housing needs; provides case management; assists clients with applications for housing and rental subsidy programs; and conducts housing counseling.
Responsibilities
Coordinates development and maintains linkages with reliable landlords, brokers, and realty agencies.
Maintains an updated database of available resources.
Guides clients and staff on housing‑related issues.
Assists residents in seeking safe, permanent, and affordable housing.
Coordinates with case managers on client cases.
Inspects apartments to ensure compliance with city, state, and local standards.
Interviews candidates to confirm income, family size, and suitability for placement.
Identifies barriers to housing (e.g., language, substance abuse, appearance).
Advocates on participants’ behalf to obtain and/or maintain housing subsidies (Advantage NYC, Section 8, FEPS, etc.).
Maintains tracking forms for placements; provides accurate reports promptly.
Assists Case Managers in developing appropriate housing plans.
Facilitates OOR processes (registration, inspection, linkage, etc.).
Reconciles placements; verifies non‑advantage placements and completes documentation.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Six months to one year of comparable housing or real‑estate experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or another similar city‑operated organization.
Willingness to participate in CPR and First Aid training.
Willingness to travel in the community to view available apartments with program participants.
Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Non‑profit Organizations
Location and Compensation New York, NY | $43,000.00‑$50,000.00
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Housing Specialist
role at
Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
Hourly pay: $24.90
We are a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area. Our mission is to serve over 33,000 New Yorkers annually, and success depends on the people we employ.
Overview Everyone Deserves Permanent Housing…
Come Play a Role in Achieving This!
The Role Under the general direction of the Program Director or Designee, the Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying permanent housing for program participants. The Specialist conducts housing assessments to determine participants’ housing readiness, family composition, and other housing needs; provides case management; assists clients with applications for housing and rental subsidy programs; and conducts housing counseling.
Responsibilities
Coordinates development and maintains linkages with reliable landlords, brokers, and realty agencies.
Maintains an updated database of available resources.
Guides clients and staff on housing‑related issues.
Assists residents in seeking safe, permanent, and affordable housing.
Coordinates with case managers on client cases.
Inspects apartments to ensure compliance with city, state, and local standards.
Interviews candidates to confirm income, family size, and suitability for placement.
Identifies barriers to housing (e.g., language, substance abuse, appearance).
Advocates on participants’ behalf to obtain and/or maintain housing subsidies (Advantage NYC, Section 8, FEPS, etc.).
Maintains tracking forms for placements; provides accurate reports promptly.
Assists Case Managers in developing appropriate housing plans.
Facilitates OOR processes (registration, inspection, linkage, etc.).
Reconciles placements; verifies non‑advantage placements and completes documentation.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Six months to one year of comparable housing or real‑estate experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or another similar city‑operated organization.
Willingness to participate in CPR and First Aid training.
Willingness to travel in the community to view available apartments with program participants.
Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Non‑profit Organizations
Location and Compensation New York, NY | $43,000.00‑$50,000.00
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