Housing Specialist (Springfield Family Residence)

The Housing Specialist assists homeless families in their pursuit of permanent housing.  The Housing Specialist manages relationships with brokers, landlords, NYC housing, supportive housing, and any and all other housing options so that a steady stream of housing referrals can be accessed and provided to the families residing within the shelter.  The Housing Specialist coordinates trips into the community to view available apartments, accompanies clients for intakes into different housing, and/or provides the clients with the means for viewing all housing options.  The Housing Specialist conducts housing workshops in the program on the areas of program education, interviewing with a landlord, paying your bills,...