Housing Specialist

About the role

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