Pride Health ยท 2 weeks ago
Housing Specialist
NYC Metro Area
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$24/hr - $24/hrPride Health is dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals and families in achieving housing stability. The Housing Specialist serves as a liaison between members and various housing entities, providing hands-on support and facilitating access to housing resources and programs.
Health CareHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Felix B.
Responsibilities
Conduct phone and in-person outreach to individuals experiencing housing instability
Perform comprehensive housing assessments to identify needs and appropriate services
Assist with housing applications and required documentation
Coordinate and obtain supporting clinical documentation, including psychosocial and psychiatric evaluations
Prepare individuals for housing interviews and accompany them to housing appointments as needed
Engage and communicate with housing agencies, landlords, brokers, and community-based organizations
Advocate on behalf of individuals to facilitate housing placement and address barriers
Educate individuals and caregivers on the housing process, tenant rights, and responsibilities
Serve as the housing subject matter expert for the care management team
Participate in external stakeholder meetings to strengthen partnerships and referral networks
Assist with expanding and maintaining a network of housing and social service referrals
Research and identify potential funding opportunities related to safe, affordable, and accessible housing
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation across multiple systems
Comply with organizational policies, training requirements, and performance standards
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required
Experience in processing housing applications and related documentation
Significant experience working with individuals affected by homelessness, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and housing instability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with computers and web-based systems
Working knowledge of tenant rights and responsibilities
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Familiarity with local housing systems and community-based resources
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity)
401(k)-retirement savings
Life & disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Legal support
Auto, home insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discounts with preferred vendors
Company
Pride Health
Pride Health is a staffing and recruiting company that provides account management and staffing solutions.
Founded in 2010
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Barnes
Scheduling Lead PHC/OPWDD
Recent News
2025-11-06
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