Housing Specialist - Wanda Patterson Women's Residence
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Social Work
Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Housing Specialist - Wanda Patterson Women's Residence
Join Bowery Residents' Committee as a Housing Specialist focusing on the Wanda Patterson Women’s Residence. This role is dedicated to helping clients secure stable housing and improve their lives.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist clients in securing entitlements; establish and monitor savings accounts; prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments; coordinate entitlement for clients; provide case‑management services for a caseload; generate weekly internal reports and compile data for funding source reports; provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed; perform related duties as assigned.
HoursFull‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
Tuesday‑Saturday 9:00 am‑5:30 pm;
Wednesday 1:00 pm‑9:30 pm.
- Experience processing housing applications (NYCHA, Section 8, NY/NY required).
- Significant experience working with clients on homelessness, addiction, mental illness, entitlements, and housing.
- Demonstrable writing, communication, and group facilitation skills.
- Computer proficiency required.
- BA/BS preferred; some college and work experience may substitute for a four‑year degree.
- Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- CPR training certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification.
- Vaccination preferred but not required.
As a BRC staff member you will help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self‑sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. You will play a vital part in crisis and need, and you will benefit from a workplace that supports personal and professional growth.
Benefits- Competitive health and dental plans; coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
- Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
- 403(b) pension plan with matching benefit paid by BRC.
- Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit, and childcare pre‑tax dollars.
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