Housing Specialist
samaritanvillage
FULL TIME
Housing Specialist
samaritanvillage· Transitional Housing
About this role
Overview
Housing Specialist
Everyone Deserves Permanent Housing…
Come Play a Role in Achieving This!
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm
Hourly Rate: $23.53
A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
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 Housing Specialist will also be responsible for conducting housing assessments to determine participants’ housing readiness, family composition, and other housing needs. Position will provide comprehensive case management, will assist clients in the completion of applications for housing and rental subsidy programs, and conduct housing counseling.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- Coordinates development and maintains linkages with reliable landlords, brokers, and realty agencies.
- Maintains an updated database of available resources.
- Guides clients and staff as it relates to housing-related issues.
- Assists residents in seeking safe, permanent, and affordable housing.
- Coordinates with case managers on client cases.
- Inspects apartments to ensure they comply with city, state, and local standards.
- Interviews candidates to ensure income, family size, etc., and are suitable for placement.
- Identifies barriers to housing (i.e.: language, substance abuse, appearance, etc.).
- 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.
- Assists in facilitating OOR processes (registration, inspection, linkage, etc.).
- Assists in the reconciliation of placements; verifies non-advantage placements and completes appropriate documentation.
Qualifications
Who You Will Be
- 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 other similar city-operated organizations.
- Willingness to participate in CPR and First Aid training.
- Willingness to travel in the community to view available apartments with program participants.
- Available 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Housing Specialist position at samaritanvillage?
The salary for this Housing Specialist role at samaritanvillage is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Housing Specialist position at samaritanvillage located?
This Housing Specialist role at samaritanvillage is based in Queens, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Housing Specialist role at samaritanvillage full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Housing Specialist role in the Transitional Housing department at samaritanvillage.
Which team or department does the Housing Specialist at samaritanvillage belong to?
This Housing Specialist position is part of the Transitional Housing department at samaritanvillage. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Housing Specialist position at samaritanvillage?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to samaritanvillage's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Housing Specialist job at samaritanvillage posted?
This Housing Specialist position at samaritanvillage was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Housing Specialist
samaritanvillage
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