We do what other public health organizations can’t- or won’t. We value social justice and health equity- and we pride ourselves on successfully developing highly innovative, inclusive programs, businesses, and public health interventions to serve our fellow New Yorkers.

Some of our areas of focus are: HIV/AIDS healthcare and advocacy, housing, drug-user health, cannabis, harm reduction, criminal justice reform, innovative public health interventions, and high quality community healthcare. Our efforts are partially supported by our impressive roster of entrepreneurial ventures.

Currently, we operate:

• 5 FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) which provide primary care and mental health care.
• Multiple long-term residential housing primarily for people living with HIV/AIDs who have experienced housing instability
• A full calendar of National, State, and Local advocacy to advance policy which supports greater social justice and health equity for all.
• An evolving portfolio of hotels which provide short-term housing for people coming to New York as asylum seekers.
• A portfolio of hotels in partnership with MOCJ (Mayor’s Office for Criminal Justice) which provide short-term housing for people coming out of incarceration.
• 9 thriving Thrift Shops, the first-to-market adult use cannabis dispensary in New York, and an iconic bookstore café and bar in SOHO
• Wrap-around services which include behavioral health, harm reduction, legal support, job training, case management, and more- all to serve our clients who are primarily New Yorkers who are facing homelessness, chronic illness, HIV/AIDS, substance use challenges, mental health challenges, and/or have a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.
  
• A robust and highly impactful harm reduction program in Puerto Rico, called Intercambios, which supports the rights and well being of people who use drugs through a syringe exchange program, relentless advocacy towards decriminalization, and social education and awareness to reduce stigma.
  
• An amazing team in Haiti working tirelessly to support people living with HIV/AIDS to help reduce transmission, reduce stigma, and advocate for the rights of individuals marginalized further due to their sexual orientation.

Note: our services are constantly evolving! This list is current a/o July 2024

In short, we do a lot.

Our businesses and dynamic fundraising events, like Fashion for Action, Art House, and Design on a Dime provide us with critical unrestricted revenue which allows us to develop and pilot cutting edge public health interventions, like the Undetectables, which we develop and scale to other organizations around the city to maximize impact.

Together we are doctors, cannabis connoisseurs, activists, residential aides, outreach workers, social workers, vintage lovers, public health innovators, lawyers, people who have been incarcerated, harm reductionists, abolitionists, people who have experienced homelessness, people with vision, people with heart, and people with a mission.

There’s a place for everyone.

Join us in our pursuit of a better, healthier, more equitable world.

Housing Works is people.

We are people from all corners of the city and beyond who have a shared commitment to health equity and social justice. We are a super diverse group of over 1,000 workers, who together make up many amazing teams across the organization.

Housing Works is a place to be authentic. Come as you are, dress comfortably, and get ready to dig in. Our goals are BIG, and there is lots for us to accomplish. We are clear about our goals, and we work hard to achieve ambitious strategic initiatives. We say yes – often – and that means the path to achieving our goals can evolve quickly. We embrace change and value people who are adaptable.

We share information, collaborate, value transparency and open communication. We value wellness and offer an ongoing program of meaningful wellness offerings for our staff. We come together when times are tough, hosting Community Conversations to process major world events, community events, or other moments that invite dialogue and togetherness. We tackle issues head on – we talk about politics, race, gender, sexuality, etc. This is a place for candor and dialogue.

We expect all employees to participate in our ongoing advocacy work. Housing Works was born through a subcommittee of ACT-UP, and the spirit of direct action and non-violent civil disobedience remains an important part of our culture. All staff members are expected to attend four advocacy events per year, in a capacity that feels comfortable, to ensure that we continue to have a powerful impact.

Work life balance is a priority, and you’ll see that reflected in our super generous PTO offerings. We know how to party, and we value our bi-annual staff parties which are, frankly, legendary. Many of our roles are now remote, hybrid, or offer WFH days. We are committed to employee and community wellness, and we know and respect that your work is part of your life, not your whole life.

We are professionals – and we are always raising the bar for the quality of services we can offer. We never settle, and we celebrate people who are able to see the vision of a better, more effective way to do what we’re doing so we can increase our impact for our community.

And we take care of our staff members with some of these excellent benefits (subject to change, current a/o July 2024):

+ Super generous PTO packages:

• 1st year employees accrue up to 30 days of PTO, with 6 additional holidays

• 2nd year employees accrue up to 33 days of PTO, with 6 additional holidays

• 3rd year employees accrue up to 35 days of PTO, with 6 additional holidays

• 4th year+ employees accrue up to 40 days of PTO, with 6 additional holidays

+ Aetna Health Care Plans with Employer Funded HRA + Cigna Dental Plans

• Employees enjoy a huge network of excellent providers through Aetna

• Housing Works funds an HRA plan for all employees who take advantage of the Aetna health plans- which covers most of all employee deductibles

• Access to a widely-accepted and affordable dental plans through Cigna

+ Academic Tuition and Student Loan Reimbursement

• At the start of the second year of employment, employees can be reimbursed $100 a month for tuition while enrolled in an accredited education program, or can be reimbursed for student loan payments. This amount increases to $200 a month at the start of the third year of employment.

+ Financial Benefits

• We invest in the future of our employees through 403B retirement funds. Employees can choose to set up recurring contributions – and Housing Works matches up to 3%.

• Employees are eligible to open accounts with Municipal Credit Union- benefits include higher-than-average interest rates for savings accounts, low rates for loans, and community banking.

• Access to ongoing Continuing Education learning opportunities through the Housing Works Clinical Learning Institute. New York State licensed social workers (LMSW’s and LCSW’s) can obtain over 20 free continuing education hours per year through the agency’s Clinical Learning Institute
  

+ Additional Voluntary Benefits include:

• Norton Lifelock

• ClassPass: Subsidized Credit Plans for all staff

• Legal Ease

• Pet Insurance

• Aflac supplemental insurance

• SUMMER Save: Student Loan Concierge