Housing Works Employer Reviews

Interning at Housing Works, I learned to expand my patience and be more understanding to the clients. The co-workers were all great people to work with with outstanding personalities. The hardest part of interning at Housing works was a full and fast pace schedule, I had to make sure I did everything sufficiently and accurately and most of the time – more... I couldn't take my lunch break. The most enjoyable part of the job was getting to know the clients and building a connection with them. – less

Know that you must be commited to the cause and not the pay check

This is the worse place in the whole world to work. The clerical staff are unprofessional. The organization misrepresents themselves. They want to have you commuting across the tri-state region to do the job. That want the NPs to recruit the patients to drum up business. When these things are not done they five you ultimatums.
Everyone is your superior, – more... from the clerk go up. Your credentials are not respected. Last but not least time accrued. You are given 25 days annually - which includes holidays, personal days, sick days and vacation. For example - Memorial Day the clinic is closed, you will lose one if the 25 days. It is not considered a legal holiday. That is just the tip if the iceberg. – less

My days at this work place was enjoyable. The co-workers and patients were friendly, great to get along with. I learned how to improve my phlebotomy skills.

:) Typical day here at Housing works is very very busy, you never know what your going to walk into. working here is a huge eye opener and the patients and co-workers is very very warm and respectful (sometimes). working here has made me look at things in a different way.. to know that they have someone to talk to and to just listen puts a huge smile – more... on my face each and everyday – less

Small thrift shop, friendly environment. Management is laid back but strict at the same time. Co-workers are cooperative and hours are flexible. The hardest part of working there could be a disgruntled customer, less hours because of the internship, and even some uncooperative co-workers. I learned good customer service skills and currently going through – more... cashier training. – less

This position was an internship position in which I was able to interact with a diverse population of clients who had HIV and were homeless. Majority of the population had dual or multi diagnoses with either substance abuse and/or mental health issues. The organization provided case management services to individuals to assist them with obtaining services – more... such as medical treatment, mental health treatment, housing, job training, etc. I was engaged daily with leading psychoeducational mental health groups, writing case notes, conducting assessments or providing one-on-one sessions as needed. – less

You will learn something new everyday as long as you want to.

Top leadership puts lots of pressure on staff to make clients receive services that they don't need or want (represents millions of Medicaid dollars).

while working at Housing Works it felt like family. because it was. helping people only makes one feel better about them self and it makes working much more enjoyable

Working for Housing Works was one of the best experiences ever. I was able to not only learn and excel at my job, but I was able to help others in need while simultaneously being personnally challenged to grow.

Served the HIV/AIDS community. Learned to be more patient and understanding for those in need.

It was very personal for me to want to be employed by this agency who deals with the HIV/AIDS population. I had an amazing honor and experience there with the clients. I really enjoyed the diversity and open mindedness of the various clients.

Working at Housing Works was great. Even though I was just an Intern I really felt like I was a part of the team. Everyone is always positive and they always want to see you do good.

AS a former client and sstaff memeber with Housing Works, further encoouraged me to pursue a career in aiding others with addiction and psychological issues. As graduate with the OASAS program both with Out Reach Training Institute ( OTI) and speaking just yesterday at the graduation for Housing Works East New York graduates. I can wholeheartedly speak – more... with confidence the endless rewards Housing Works has afforded me. – less

The company had started a new program, but only needed 5 staff people. The hired a 6th only to meet their deadline in meeting a performance. Once they met the requirement they no longer needed the 6th person. They should have hired the person as a temp, rather than make the person think they would be permanent.

I empower client who are HIV positive, who suffer from substance abuse, mentally ill and homelessness. I faciliate three - four group, Conduct individual counseling, assessment, reassessment, treatment plans. The hardest part about this internship is trying to indentify when my clients are lying. Which is also what i enjoy most. I also enjoy empowering – more... my client with services that will improve their way of living. – less

The clients and staff r good ,understand welcome everybody that come there. The managerment is great. I enjoy working for this company. Learning about Housing Work and what it mean and how it got started.

i really learned a lot at housing works. it was a great experience from my first day to my last day of interning. the physicians, nurses, and other medical assistants were very helpful and warming, even the patients i have treated were very friendly and welcoming. i loved it there. i actually felt like part pf the medical greenteam. i just wished they – more... were hiring at the time i was interning there. however, i am going to utilize my skills i learned there and apply to my new job. – less

There is no opportunity for growth and the company is very company based as opposed to patient based. The turnover is high and they do no keep nurses employed for more than 2 years due to management. The main focus is not caring for the patient.