Housing Specialist

LaSante Health Center is seeking a compassionate and organized Housing Specialist to support patients experiencing housing instability, eviction risk, homelessness, rental arrears, and other housing-related challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patients’ housing needs and develop action plans.

• Assist with affordable housing, supportive housing, NYCHA, Section 8, shelter, rental-assistance, and eviction-prevention applications.

• Help patients gather documents and complete applications.

• Coordinate with landlords, housing agencies, legal providers, shelters, and community organizations.

• Document all patient interactions, referrals, outreach, and follow-up activities accurately and promptly.

• Track applications, deadlines, and patient progress.

• Work closely with therapists, case managers, and medical providers.

Qualifications:

• Experience in housing services, case management, social services, or a related field preferred.

• Familiarity with New York City housing resources required..

• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and follow-up skills.

• Ability to work compassionately with vulnerable individuals and families.

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Bilingual skills are a plus