Housing Specialist

The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with Samaritan Daytop Village to find qualified candidates for a Housing Specialist in Staten Island, New York. Samaritan Daytop Village is a health and human services organization that has served individuals and families for over 60 years, providing support during some of life’s most difficult moments. The organization focuses on compassion, respect, and helping people rebuild stability and independence.

Through its services, Samaritan Daytop Village works to create pathways toward recovery, dignity, and long-term success for the individuals and communities it serves.

The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying permanent housing opportunities for program participants and supporting them throughout the housing placement process. This role includes conducting housing assessments to evaluate readiness, family composition, and housing needs, as well as assisting clients with housing applications and rental subsidy programs. The Housing Specialist provides case management and housing counseling while working closely with clients to overcome barriers to securing stable housing.

This position also involves maintaining relationships with housing partners and supporting successful placements.

This position is located in Staten Island, New York.

• Conduct housing assessments to determine client readiness, family composition, and housing needs.
• Identify and help secure safe, affordable, and permanent housing options for clients.
• Provide case management support and assist with housing and rental subsidy applications.
• Conduct housing counseling and support individualized housing plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, brokers, and real estate agencies.
• Maintain updated housing resource databases and community partner information.
• Coordinate with case managers to address client barriers to housing.
• Travel within NYC to view apartments with clients and support placement activities.
• Inspect apartments to ensure compliance with housing standards.
• Advocate for clients to obtain or maintain housing subsidies (e.g., Section 8, FEPS, NYC programs).
• Maintain accurate documentation, tracking forms, and housing placement reports.
• Support OOR registration, inspections, and housing linkages.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of housing or real estate experience with NYC DHS or similar city-operated organizations.
• Experience in case management or social services supporting individuals with complex needs (homelessness, substance use, mental health, etc.).
• Knowledge of housing subsidies, supportive housing, and entitlement programs.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and EHR systems.
• Ability to travel within the community to view apartments with clients.
• Flexible schedule to meet client and program needs.
• Willingness to complete CPR and First Aid training.
• Ability to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic populations.