Top 189 Shelter advocate Jobs in Elizabeth Nj

Housing Specialist
Coordinated Behavioral Care, Inc. —New York, NY
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Client Support Coordinator (AmeriCorps Volunteer)
New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness —Newark, NJ
- $15,400 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Shelter Program Coordinator - Pathways
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark —Newark, NJ
- $56,160 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Loan forgiveness
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Safe House Advocate (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
Women Aware, Inc. —New Brunswick, NJ
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Full Time Residential Assistant - St. Bridget's
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark —Newark, NJ
- $15.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
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Harm Reduction Specialist (FT)
Black Lives Matter Paterson —Paterson, NJ
- $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Reliable transportation
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Housing Specialist (Long Island City)
Community Mediation Services, Inc. —Long Island City, NY
- $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Housing Specialist (BA)
Urban Resource Institute —New York, NY
- $39,000 - $48,348 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Case Manager (BA)
Urban Resource Institute —New York, NY
- $39,000 - $48,348 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Housing Director-LF539201
ICL —New York, NY
- $63,654 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- Mid-level
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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Community Health Worker, Moving Mothers Health Forward Program
CAMBA —Brooklyn, NY
- $42,426 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Security Guard - FT
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark —Newark, NJ
- $15.49 - $15.92 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
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Outreach Specialist
Services For The Underserved, Inc. —New York, NY
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid time off
Case Manager - LIHEAP/USF Outreach
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark —Newark, NJ
- $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Loan forgiveness
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Transitional Housing Case Manager
Ali Forney Center —New York, NY
- $35.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Outreach Worker
Odyssey House INC —New York, NY
- $21.98 - $27.47 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Local
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Residential Assistant - St. Lucy's Shelter
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark —Jersey City, NJ
- $15.13 - $15.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Loan forgiveness
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Outreach Case Worker - PD - Newark Aiport
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark —Newark, NJ
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Loan forgiveness
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Per Diem Residential Assistant - St. Bridget's
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark —Newark, NJ
- $15.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
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Youth Advocate Streetwork - Overnight - Casual Per-Diem
Safe Horizon —New York, NY
- $22.81 - $23.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level

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Housing Specialist

Coordinated Behavioral Care, Inc.
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Housing advocacy
Housing case management
Fair Housing regulations
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Public Health
Client referral services
Social Work
Housing assistance programs
Behavioral health

Full Job Description

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, public policy, or a related field; equivalent certification or relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of two years of comparable housing, real estate, or housing-navigation experience serving economically or socially disadvantaged individuals or families.
Experience serving or developing systems for people experiencing homelessness, chronic health conditions, behavioral health conditions, or Medicaid-related needs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of person-centered, strengths-based, and Housing First practices.
Ability to collaborate respectfully with participants, SOS partner staff, government agencies, housing providers, and other stakeholders while recognizing cultural differences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and seek assistance when needed.
Strong service orientation, problem-solving skills, and ability to use data to address housing and provider issues.
Action-oriented, flexible, and innovative approach to housing navigation and placement.
Ability and willingness to travel within New York City.

Summary

The Housing Specialist advances housing placement and stability for people experiencing street and subway homelessness through the Safe Options Support program. Working within a Housing First, person-centered model, the position coordinates referrals and housing activities, identifies temporary and permanent options, strengthens partnerships, provides technical assistance to SOS teams, and tracks housing progress and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Housing Navigation and Placement

Identify and secure transitional and permanent housing opportunities for SOS participants.
Assess housing preferences, eligibility, readiness, service needs, and placement barriers with SOS multidisciplinary teams.
Coordinate interviews, apartment viewings, assessments, inspections, lease signings, move-ins, and related field support.

Housing Coordination & Partnership Development

Serve as the primary liaison among SOS teams, housing providers, landlords, brokers, shelters, government programs, hospitals, outreach teams, social service providers, and managed care partners.
Build and maintain partnerships that expand housing opportunities and support timely placement.
Advocate with housing entities and subsidy programs to resolve eligibility issues, delays, tenancy barriers, and housing retention needs.

Housing Resource Management

Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal, state, city, and local housing resources, rental assistance, supportive housing, subsidies, vacancies, and lotteries.
Maintain housing resource directories, opportunity lists, landlord information, and referral guidance for SOS staff.
Act as the central point of contact for housing opportunities and help teams match participants with appropriate resources.

Tracking, Reporting & Quality Improvement

Maintain accurate tracking of referrals, applications, documentation, subsidy approvals, placement progress, move-ins, retention efforts, and outcomes.
Prepare timely pipeline updates, performance metrics, and reports for leadership and funders.
Lead housing reviews with SOS teams, analyze trends and barriers, and support action plans and quality-improvement strategies.

Training & Technical Assistance

Provide case consultation and technical assistance on housing resources, eligibility, subsidies, documentation standards, and effective housing practices.
Train SOS staff on housing navigation, supportive housing processes, vouchers, housing readiness, landlord engagement, and workflows.

Program Operations

Participate in supervision, staff meetings, trainings, provider convenings, and collaborative activities in a professional and respectful manner.
Support special projects, workflow improvements, and program initiatives that reduce unsheltered homelessness and increase housing stability.
Maintain accountability, effective communication, and timely documentation across assigned work.

Miscellaneous

Perform other functions as related to the position.

Join us in making a meaningful difference by empowering individuals to achieve stable housing through compassionate support, expert guidance, and dedicated service!

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10006

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shelter advocate jobs in elizabeth nj

Housing Specialist

Client Support Coordinator (AmeriCorps Volunteer)

Shelter Program Coordinator - Pathways

Safe House Advocate (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.)

Full Time Residential Assistant - St. Bridget's

Harm Reduction Specialist (FT)

Housing Specialist (Long Island City)

Housing Specialist (BA)

Case Manager (BA)

Housing Director-LF539201

Community Health Worker, Moving Mothers Health Forward Program

Security Guard - FT

Outreach Specialist

Case Manager - LIHEAP/USF Outreach

Transitional Housing Case Manager

Outreach Worker

Residential Assistant - St. Lucy's Shelter

Outreach Case Worker - PD - Newark Aiport

Per Diem Residential Assistant - St. Bridget's

Youth Advocate Streetwork - Overnight - Casual Per-Diem

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