Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Housing Specialist
The Housing Specialist for the Paloma Project is responsible for securing and coordinating housing placements for survivors of domestic violence, and intimate partner violence. This role requires strong housing navigation skills, knowledge of landlord engagement, and experience working across multiple funding streams including performance-based contracts (e.g., HUD, OVW). The Housing Specialist must be flexible, culturally competent, and adept at navigating complex housing systems while maintaining trauma-informed practices.
The Paloma Project- Based out of VOA-Greater New York’s Economic Empowerment Center, provides trauma-informed, housing-focused support to survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. The program offers scattered-site transitional housing and rapid rehousing assistance, with individualized service coordination to promote housing stability, safety, and long-term independence.
Location: Bronx, NY, 10455
Housing Specialist Principal Responsibilities:
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
And much more!
To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
Volunteers of America-Greater New York is the largest affiliate of the national organization, with more than 80 programs and 1,300 staff in the metropolitan New York area, Westchester and Nassau Counties, and Northern New Jersey. We are one of the largest providers of supportive housing and social services in the area, and we are the founder of Operation Backpack®, which provides new, full backpacks to students experiencing homelessness in New York City.
We serve tens of thousands of men, women, and children in need every year including veterans struggling to find their footing, families who are homeless or escaping domestic violence, children with developmental delays, and older adults.
