About DVS

The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services is to connect, mobilize, and empower New York City’s Veteran Community to foster purpose-driven lives for New York City Service Members – past and present – in addition to their caregivers, survivors, and families. DVS fulfills this mission by providing New York City’s approximately 200,000 Veterans with essential services and programs focused on pivotal areas such as economic empowerment, housing security, benefits, health and wellness, and culture.


The Veteran Housing Specialist will work in direct support of the DVS Affordable Housing unit and report to the Affordable Housing Manager and Deputy Director Housing Support Service and the Senior Executive Director, Housing Support Services.
Duties and responsibilities:

- Assist Veteran/veteran families with identifying and securing permanent housing units.
- Establish and maintain linkages and manage of solid working relationships with permanent and supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for program participants.
- Develop a housing bank of available units and housing opportunities for qualified Veteran families.
- Assess Veteran families' barriers to obtaining permanent housing.
- Prepare and assist participants with the housing application/interview process.
- Track, monitor, and report housing placement rates for all participant families monthly.
- Develop and implement individualized Housing Stability Plans with Veterans/Veteran families to address identified housing barriers.
- Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
- Advocate for Veterans/Veteran families with service providers and agencies in the community.
- Respond to client needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect.
- Collaborate with VA (HUD VASH and GPD), other partner agencies, NYCHA, NYC SSVF providers, on a regular basis.
- Help to resolve landlord tenant disputes, Provide legal assistance referral resources, as necessary.
- Performs other duties related to the program as defined by agency leadership.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. - Solid organizational skills/strong communication and writing skills required. - High energy level to complete assigned work and meet deadlines. - At least one-three years of experience in housing services, social services or a combination of education and experience. - Valid NYS Driver's License preferred.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.