Housing Specialist

Violence Intervention Program

Housing Specialist providing support services to Latinx survivors of domestic violence. Focused on case management, housing applications, and educational workshops for economic self-sufficiency.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeBronx • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform telephone screening to identify potential participants.
Conduct intake assessment on all program participants to identify needs and create/discuss safety plans.
Provide information and referrals; advocacy and accompaniment as it relates to housing and public benefits.
Consistently assess the safety of clients to ensure their security, and that of their children; and create safety plans as needed.
Work collaboratively with staff and other service providers on a consistent basis to ensure the highest quality service delivery.
Adhere to mandated reporting requirements as they relate to such issues as child abuse/neglect, suicide/homicide concerns, etc.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled agency and program meeting including supervision sessions, trainings, case conferences, agency-wide staff meetings, team meetings, inter-disciplinary meetings, etc.
Conduct community outreach and /or educational workshops as needed by program.
Represent VIP at conferences, community meetings and special events; including Promoting VIP services at all public functions.
Report Language access issues as they occur to Associate Director of Community Programs.
Perform other tasks as required, including any related administrative duties as needed.
Assist program participants with completing housing applications (i.e. NYCHA Public Housing; Affordable Housing and/or private housing)
Advocate on behalf of clients regarding housing court issues, emergency transfers, applying for public benefits etc.
Stay informed and provide information to clients regarding local, state and federal programs that provide rental arrears and assistance
Participate and advocate in policy discussions about housing and public benefit rights and assist in local and state lobbying efforts including participating in round tables.
Network with realtors in various communities and accessing their ability to work with program participants
Conduct groups on housing resources, issues, etc.
Accurately record all required information that will be pertinent to identified outcomes
Collect and analyze data to enhance service delivery for the purpose of achieving outcomes.
Make recommendations for improvement or enhancement to data processes to ensure standards in data entry, collection, and retrieval are achieved.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSW, BA or equivalent relevant experience in the field of human services
Bilingual Required (English/Spanish – verbal and written).
Must have advocacy and/or counseling experience in the area of domestic violence, women and children’s issues, or related field.
Strong verbal and written communication and documenting skills.
Must be well organized, work independently and collectively, while maintaining a flexible schedule.
Must be knowledgeable in working with diverse communities, particularly Latinx, people of color, and low-income populations and deliver culturally competent services.
Must have the ability to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machine, fax machine, phone systems, etc. with strong internet and software skills; incl. Microsoft Office and client database.
Must be able to exercise good judgment, compassion, and sensitivity at all times to provide trauma-informed care.
Must ensure agency, program and client confidentiality at all times.
Must work well with a team and bring self-awareness and accountability to the workplace.
Must be passionate about intersectional social justice issues impacting survivors of trauma.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We cover 90% of medical insurance premium costs for employees and their families (United Healthcare/Oxford)
Dental and vision coverage (MetLife)
FSA/HSA available.
Paid Time Off program
12 paid holidays
A mid-year and end-of-year office closure
Summer Fridays
Commuter benefits
403b retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
Employee Wellness activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

advocacycounselingdata analysissafety planningintake assessmentcommunity outreachhousing applicationstrauma-informed caredocumentationpolicy advocacy

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationorganizationindependenceteamworkflexibilitycompassionsensitivityself-awarenessaccountability

Certifications

BSWBA