Trevon Chambers
Brooklyn
Summary
Result-driven Housing Specialist and Case Manager experienced in public sector housing subsidy administration, compliance, and landlord relations. Skilled at navigating HUD regulations, conducting eligibility screenings, and managing complex NYC rental subsidy caseloads (Section 8/HCV, CityFHEPS, SOTA) to support tenant stability within the HPD Division of Tenant & Owner Resources.
Developed strong client relationship management and regulatory compliance skills in fast-paced, community-focused environment. Proficient in resource management and conflict resolution, ensuring effective support for diverse populations. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferrable skills for impactful results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Specialist
Samaritan Daytop Village
Queens, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinate with NYC landlords, brokers, and property managers to source and secure safe, affordable housing.
- Conduct comprehensive initial voucher application screenings to determine client eligibility in accordance with city and federal guidelines.
- Advocate for participants to secure, maintain, and obtain critical housing subsidies (Section 8, CityFHEPS, SOTA).
- Review household documentation and perform precise income verification for annual and interim subsidy recertifications.
- Perform apartment habitability inspections to ensure units comply with local housing quality, safety, and health codes.
- Partner with internal Case Managers to build housing plans, identify barriers, and connect clients to targeted resources.
Case Manager
Samaritan Daytop Village
Queens, NY
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Manage an active, high-need caseload, executing initial intakes and psycho-social assessments to utilize human services.
- Collaborate with clients to prepare, track, and periodically revise actionable Independent Living Plans (ILPs).
- Maintain accurate physical case files and digital tracking logs to ensure data integrity in agency databases.
- Provide a confidential, trauma-informed environment for clients to resolve housing barriers and build autonomous skills.
- Serve as agency liaison to medical professionals, community resource networks, and NYC agency partners to optimize care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Television and Radio
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Brooklyn, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Broadcast Technology
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Subsidy Programs: Section 8 (HCV), PBV, CityFHEPS, SOTA
- Compliance: HUD Rules, Rectifications, Income Verification
- Operations: Intakes, Rent Calculations, HPD Database Entry
- Relations: Landlord Outreach, Broker Negotiations, Advocacy
Timeline
Housing Specialist
Samaritan Daytop Village
11.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Samaritan Daytop Village
08.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Television and Radio
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Associate of Applied Science - Broadcast Technology
Kingsborough Community College