Job Details
A community services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Housing Coordinator to join their growing team in Manhattan. In this role, the Housing Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the permanent housing search of the families living in the shelter by coordinating all housing services activities.
About the Opportunity:
- Start: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm
Responsibilities
The Housing Coordinator will:
- Cultivate relationships and develop new linkages with real estate rental brokers and landlords to ensure families have access to current information and housing resources
- Coordinate the organization's sponsored Housing Fairs and participate in networking events
- Coordinate and facilitate housing workshops which address client's issues and needs; provide information and resources to families during the different phases of their housing search
- Coordinate and facilitate group meetings with new families within ten days of arrival to discuss existing subsidies and review the responsibilities of the client regarding the search for permanent housing
- Arrange apartment viewings and interviews with landlords; provide escort to apartment viewings as required and assists with housing applications
- Track all referrals and provide on-going follow up to clients and feedback to sources and leads
- Collaborate with Case Managers and clients in developing permanent housing strategies as well as in advocating for eligible families to obtain Supportive Housing
- Maintain updated case notes in CARES
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Associate's Degree
- Extensive knowledge of NY City housing market, housing subsidies and supportive housing programs
- Ability to network and build strong collaborative relationships with brokers and landlords
- Computer savvy
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Solid problem solving and time management skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree
- CASAC certification or CASAC-T
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)