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.
The Housing Specialist role is to complete targeted tasks that will help young adults identify and achieve their housing goals. The Housing Specialist will report directly to the AVP of Older Youth Services.
Assisting youth with the goal of APPLA locate housing by maintaining and developing a relationship with the youth
Completing all housing applications (NYCHA/Section 8/SH &Vouchers) T to assit youth with locating permanent housing in NYCCollaborating with stakeholders & agency staff (medical/MH/ case planning) to to support youth with the housing process
Requesting Furniture Grant Assistance to assit youth wiith obtianing furniture for their new apartment/home
Responsible for ensuring that all documenation is in accordance with agency/ACS/Fair Futures policy in CNNX, & Care4 database systems
Responsible for attending coaching as well as all agency/ACS/Fair Futures trainings in accordance for job position
Setting up interview/apartment viewings to support youth with making an informed decsion regarding housing and housing programs
Bachelor's degree in social service related field (including education, psychology, social work, or a related subject area)
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
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.
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)
At The New York Foundling, we believe that all people—no matter circumstance or zip code—have the opportunity to reach their full potential. But for all of us, discovering what we are capable of and reaching our full potential requires support along the way.
We believe and trust in the potential of all people. We work in partnership with more than 30,000 children, adults, and families each year on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.
We believe in the power of personal choice and self-determination. The New York Foundling has deliberately challenged the notion that individuals are limited by their circumstances or are incapable of making the right choice for their future. Rather, our network of programs, services, and opportunities are carefully designed for children, families, and adults to create transformational change in their own lives.
We believe and invest in proven practices. With nearly 150 years of experience creating resources, tools, and social capital, we have learned from our community what works. At the same time, we’re not afraid to invest in bold new approaches that comprehensively address challenges and provide the foundation for people to drive their own future.
