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About the Role

Lantern Community Services helps New Yorkers impacted by homelessness move from surviving to thriving by pairing safe, supportive housing with wraparound services that build lasting stability and independence. We are seeking an experienced Housing Specialist to support clients in securing permanent housing and achieving greater self-sufficiency. Housing Specialists are part of an interdisciplinary team and work closely with shelter and case management staff to support clients through the housing placement process.

Responsibilities

Conduct housing intake and assessment interviews for new clients.
Ensure compliance with DHS timelines for permanent housing placement.
Complete the housing components of service and independent living plans, including updates as needed.
Support Case Managers with HRA-2010E applications and required documentation.
Prepare housing reports and collect statistical and demographic data for funders.
Facilitate client workshops on the housing process and skills needed to secure and maintain housing, including budgeting and credit education.
Develop housing resources and educate clients on available subsidies, vouchers, and benefits.
Escort clients to apartment viewings, housing-related appointments, and lease signings.
Support clients through the move-out and transition process, including applications for one-shot deals and moving assistance.
Document all housing-related counseling, referrals, escorts, and discharge planning activities.
Participate in housing meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, and required trainings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma, HSE, or GED required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience related to housing application and placement.
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or low-income populations.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work evening and/or weekend shifts on a rotating schedule.
Prior experience working in a homeless shelter is preferred.
Knowledge of mental health, substance use, and homelessness service systems.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Housing application and placement
Working with homeless populations
Working with individuals experiencing mental illness
Working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders
Working with low-income populations
Relationship-building
Communication
Organizational skills
Computer proficiency
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Mental health service systems
Substance use service systems
Homelessness service systems
English
Spanish

Location

Bronx, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Evening shifts
Weekend coverage

Experience Level

Minimum of two (2) years of experience

Education Level

High School Diploma, HSE, or GED

About the Company

Lantern Community Services helps New Yorkers impacted by homelessness move from surviving to thriving by pairing safe, supportive housing with wraparound services that build lasting stability and independence.
Lantern was also recognized as a Top 2025 Workplace by City & State New York - a great place to do meaningful work with people who care!
Hudson Bay is a brand-new, all-female shelter in the Bronx housing 200 women aged 55 and older.
This job operates in a shelter environment and works with a population who may experience mental illness, substance use, disability, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illnesses.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb stairs, and/or kneel. Occasionally, the employee will have to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity

Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners.
By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy, and just communities.