Aftercare Specialist - Brooklyn Onsite

Aftercare Specialist

Anthos|Home is seeking an experienced social service professional for the role of Aftercare Specialist. The Aftercare Specialist will work on a team reporting to the Aftercare Supervisor.

In this role, the Aftercare Specialist will be responsible for working with Participants for a year after they move into their new home to ensure housing stability after placement. Aftercare at Anthos|Home is light touch and housing led, but is critical to ensuring that Participants are adjusting well, having a good housing experience, and maintaining their obligations as a tenant.

The Aftercare Specialist is the primary point of contact for tenants post-move-in and should work closely with the Participant's support network including the Fair Futures Coach, Preventive Services case worker and/or Health Home Care Manager, and the Property Provider, as needed.

This role is hybrid with a maximum of two (2) days per week onsite at a Brooklyn location and one (1) day onsite at our Manhattan office.

Key Responsibilities

Participant Monitoring & Engagement

• Conduct monthly phone check-ins to assess how the Participant is adjusting to their new home, address any rent arrears and utilities issues, inquire about building security, pending repair or maintenance needs, and communication with the Property Provider.
• Conduct quarterly in-person, in-unit visits to review all of the above and inspect the unit for general maintenance and any need for repair.
• Inquire about the Participant's benefits and employment status during check-ins.
• Respond to housing and tenant-related emergencies during normal business hours and after hours.

Resource Navigation & Coordination

• Provide referrals to community resources as needed for issues related to financial literacy, mental health, wellness, legal support, and other areas.
• Reach out to members of the Participant's support network — such as the Fair Futures Coach or Preventive Services provider — when needed.
• Share any problems or concerns about the Property Provider with the Housing Acquisition team.
• Liaise between program participants and property owners, facilitating meetings and communication as needed.
• Attend meetings and case conferencing as needed to ensure collaborative supports are being provided to participants to ensure stability.

Housing Stability & Recertification

• Beginning in the eighth month, initiate the housing voucher recertification support process with the Participant.
• Facilitate a "warm handoff" between Participants and Property Providers in coordination with the Aftercare Operations Team.

Documentation & Team Support

• Maintain thorough and accurate progress notes and correspondence while upholding the confidentiality of program participants, staff, and organizational information at all times.
• Complete tasks and provide support within the Aftercare Team on an ad hoc basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and/or 4–6 years of experience working with people in the housing and human services sector.
• Some familiarity with the NYC housing market and voucher system.
• Experience with community-based outreach.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel and make multiple visits in the community.
• Ability to use public transportation and ascend/descend stairs, as some work locations may not have elevator access, or meet the same requirements with reasonable accommodation.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Highly adaptable – comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment where processes are still evolving and flexibility is essential.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools and systems; proficiency in Salesforce, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• High-performing and self-directed – takes ownership of their work, follows through consistently, and holds themselves to a high standard.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including fluency in both English and Spanish; skilled at negotiation and de-escalation.
• Excellent case note writing skills, with the ability to produce timely, clear, and detailed documentation in Salesforce
• Trauma-informed approach to working with participants navigating housing transitions; comfortable with crisis response and tenancy stabilization in complex situations.
• Strong critical thinking and independent judgment; highly organized with sharp attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Genuine passion for the mission – motivated by moving people into stable homes and committed to doing that work with urgency, care, and excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $65,000 – $70,000/ year, commensurate on experience
• Hybrid work environment: 1-2 day in office, max 2 days per week onsite at the Brooklyn location.
• This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Summer Fridays in August
• Professional development opportunities
• Current wellness perks, including weekly yoga classes and ClassPass

Join Our Team

Join a mission-driven team moving at startup speed to create real change in New York City. If you're excited by building something new, using technology for social good, and contributing ideas that shape how we work, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to join Anthos|Home and help create a new way home.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter through our careers site.

Anthos|Home is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and lived experiences to apply. Lived experiences is defined to include, but is not limited to, homelessness and/or housing instability. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens our team and enhances our ability to serve communities effectively. Any applicant who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact Anthos|Home to request such an accommodation.