Housing Specialist

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong.

We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

• Assist youth with the goal of locating housing by maintaining and developing a relationship with the youth.
• Complete all housing applications (NYCHA/Section 8/SH & Vouchers) to assist youth with locating permanent housing in NYC.
• Collaborate with stakeholders & agency staff (medical/MH/case planning) to support youth with the housing process.
• Request Furniture Grant Assistance to assist youth with obtaining furniture for their new apartment/home.
• Responsible for ensuring that all documentation is in accordance with agency/ACS/Fair Futures policy in CONNX, & Care4 database systems.
• Responsible for attending coaching as well as all agency/ACS/Fair Futures trainings in accordance with job position.
• Setting up interview/apartment viewings to support youth with making an informed decision regarding housing and housing programs.
• Responsible for making outreach to all APPLA youth to begin the housing process once they turn 18 years old.

• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety. (Psychology, Sociology Degree Preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a social service or housing agency.
• Knowledgeable on NYC housing options for youth aging out of foster care and low-income housing programs.
• Ability to work with diverse population and work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed, youth development lens.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to relate to young people, engage them in conversation, and provide support and encouragement.
• Knowledgeable in Excel, Word, TEAMS, Outlook & Power Point, CONNXs, Car4 & Evolv NX.
• Ability to be a self-starter, proactive, and be able to travel as needed.

Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution.

Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together

$53,920.50 (+ 3,800 Education Additive; + 3,500 Language Additive)

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population. The Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.