Housing Specialist

Overview

The Housing Specialist is responsible for the oversight of clients enrolled in the Supported Housing portion of the SP SRO housing.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life

• Supportive work environment

• We value diversity

• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement

• Excellent benefits

• Competitive pay rate from $23-$23.60/hour

Responsibilities

DIRECT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop, monitor and update housing support plans to identify which services DePaul is to provide to maximize clients success.

• Assists in linkage to any necessary support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.

• Networks with support services such as mental health treatment, medical, vocational and educational services.

• Assists clients in accessing and keeping all financial entitlements they are eligible for.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records.

• Assists the other staff in the building by performing essential duties in their absence.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Attend county SPOA meetings as part of DePaul’s intake team to help with admission decisions.

• Assess referrals to determine if SP SRO is an appropriate level of care for individuals.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of mental health and/or specials needs population experience (per site needs).

Experience: One year working in human services field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other: Valid New York State driver’s license. Must meet qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy. Use of personal vehicle required.

Work Environment

This position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Clinton Avenue Apartments, a Single-Site Supportive Housing Program, is a New York State Office of Mental Health funded program that provides 40 units of long-term or permanent housing where residents can access the support services they require to live successfully in the community. The apartments are operated by Home Leasing ( and DePaul provides supportive housing services for tenants.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, Employee Discount Programs, Free Parking and Staff Recognition Programs.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Albany

Posted Date3 days ago(9/4/2026 1:18 PM)

Category Supported Housing

Type Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Days

Department Supported Housing

Corporation Name DePaul Community Services (DCS)