Economic Empowerment Specialist - Supportive Housing

Economic Empowerment Specialist - Supportive Housing

Job Category :
Support

Requisition Number : ECONO
004966

• Posted :
  September 16, 2026
• Full-Time

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New York, NY
New York, NY, USA

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Founded in 1980,
Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter and support services and a leading provider of housing and services for families experiencing homelessness. Across 24 shelters in New York City, URI provides safe housing fornearly 4,000individuals and their pets every night and serves more than
40,000 people annually.

URI’s work is grounded in survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. In addition to emergency and transitional housing, URI delivers a robust continuum of Justice Initiatives—including economic empowerment, legal education and advocacy, prevention and youth programming, and abusive partner intervention—designed to break cycles of violence, instability, and poverty. URI also develops permanent affordable and supportive housing, advancing long-term pathways to safety, healing, and stability for families and communities.

Innovative Urban Village, opening in Summer 2026, is Urban Resource Institute’s first Supportive Housing program in partnership with Christian Cultural Center and is a comprehensive redevelopment projectlocatedin East New York, Brooklyn. Phase 1A includes 376 income-based rental residences, of which 94 units are dedicated to families who have experienced homelessness as a result ofdomestic violence and who qualify for Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) services.

The program provides permanent supportive housing and trauma-informed, culturally competent services designed to promote long-term housing stability and independent living. As URI’s first Supportive Housing program, Innovative Urban Villagerepresentsa foundational expansion of the agency’s housing continuum, requiring the development of a comprehensive program model, policies, procedures, and service framework frominceptionthrough full implementation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Economic Empowerment Specialist supports residents in achieving long term financial stability, increased income, and economic independence. The Specialist provides individualized coaching, employment readiness services, financial literacy education, andbenefitsnavigation to help residents build sustainable pathways toward self-sufficiency.

This role requires strong knowledge of workforce development systems, financial coaching principles, and the unique economic challenges faced by familiesimpactedby domestic violence.

The Specialist collaborates closely with Case Managers, Housing Specialists, and the Director of Clinical Services to ensure integrated, high quality service delivery aligned withESSHIandOTDAstandards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct employment and vocational assessments toidentifystrengths, barriers, and career goals.
• Provide individualized job readiness coaching, including resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Facilitateemploymentfocusedworkshops andskillbuildinggroups.
• Support residents in accessing workforce programs (SBS,HRA,DYCD, CUNY, WIOA programs, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, training programs, and workforce partners to create employment pipelines.

Financial Literacy & Economic Stability

• Conduct financial assessments and develop individualized financial plans.
• Provide coaching on budgeting, banking, credit building, debt reduction, andlongtermfinancial planning.
• Facilitate financial literacy workshops and group sessions.
• Support residents in accessing financial resources such as tax credits, banking services, and credit repair…