CAREforce NYC is an on-demand, virtual training program for frontline and direct service workers in New York’s healthcare, housing, and social services sectors. It is designed to strengthen the knowledge, enhance the skills, and empower professionals working at the intersection of health and housing in New York City.

The program is currently being rolled out to the Consortium’s member organization for a period of beta-testing. If you would like to discuss participation for your organization, please email tsommer@hhconsortium.org. 

Training Tracks and Courses

  • Intersection of Health & Housing

  • Homeless Services 101

  • Affordable Housing

  • Transitional Programs

  • Permanent + Supportive Housing

Homeless Services + Housing Navigation

  • Conducting Assessments

  • Writing Casenotes

  • Time Management

Case Management

  • SSI/SSD

  • Food Assistance

  • Accessing Benefits Without Legal Status


Benefits

Cultural Competency and Health Equity

  • Runaway and Homeless Youth

  • Working with people w/ disabilities

  • Working with people w/ HIV/AIDS

  • Working with people after incarceration

  • Working with different religious groups

  • Elder Care and Access to Aging Services

  • Aging in Place

  • Serving Immigrant and Refugee Populations

  • Addressing Language Barriers in Social Services

  • LGBTQ+ Affirming Practices

  • Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence

  • Supportive Housing Application

  • Eviction Prevention

  • Section 8 + NYCHA

  • SCRIE + DRIE

  • CityFHEPS + FHEPS

  • Public Assistance

  • Benefits 101


  • Effective Client Engagement and Communication

  • Maintaining Boundaries