Housing Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services
Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti‑poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission‑driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
Position:Housing Specialist
The Housing Specialist assures housing readiness of clients by implementing appropriate training and developing permanent housing options in both public and private sectors.
New Hope Shelter is a program 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./dv
Minimum Qualifications- Associate’s degree or 60 college credits 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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Clean and valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain agency authorized driver’s status.
- Candidates with related experience with domestic violence preferred.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well‑being, and personal growth. Full‑time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
VOA‑Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
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