Housing Specialist - Family Shelter DS
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Work mode
- On-site
About this role
Housing Specialist role at a Brooklyn family shelter, providing intensive housing-focused services to help families secure permanent housing as quickly as possible. Requires in-depth knowledge of NYC housing programs and subsidy options, including housing vouchers, CityFHEPS, LINC, and HCV, along with landlord engagement and lease-negotiation support. Conducts housing assessments, develops individualized housing support plans with case managers, and coordinates apartment viewings and move-in logistics. Salary is $50,000, full-time.