Affordable Housing Specialist-Resident Coordinator

Women In Need (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Women In Need (Win) in Brooklyn, NY seeks an Affordable Housing Specialist-Resident Coordinator to support families’ permanent housing search in shelter, coordinating housing services to meet contractual requirements. You will guide subsidy applications and build partnerships with brokers and landlords to access current housing resources.

You will collaborate with Case Managers on housing strategies, organize housing fairs and workshops, and travel to housing sites as needed to assist clients in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Deep knowledge of the New York City housing market and subsidy programs.

Responsibilities

• Guide families through housing subsidy applications and processes.
• Build partnerships with brokers/landlords to access current housing resources.
• Coordinate housing viewings, applications, and expedite as needed.
• Collaborate with Case Managers on permanent housing strategies.
• Coordinate housing fairs/workshops and client outreach.
• Travel to housing sites to assess opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship-building

Networking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate’s degree

Job description

Affordable Housing Specialist-Resident Coordinator

Locations

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Brooklyn, NY 11212, USA

• Rate : $28.33 USD per hour
• Housing and Counseling Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COORD001268

Description

Be the Bridge to Home

Brooklyn, NY

$28.66/Hour

THE ROLE

The Housing Services Coordinator is responsible for supporting the permanent housing search of the families living in the shelter by coordinating all housing services activities which will lead to the successful placement of families in accordance with WIN’s and other agency contractual requirements

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Demonstrate ability to understand housing subsidies and provide families with guidance and support with the application process.
• Cultivate relationships and develop new partnerships with real estate rental brokers and landlords to ensure WIN families have access to current information and housing resources.
• Liaise with brokers and landlords to ensure that potential housing meets Win requirements for client readiness and act as an expediter as needed.
• Arrange apartment viewings and interviews with landlords. Provide escort to apartment viewings as required and assists with housing applications.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and clients in developing permanent housing strategies.
• Coordinate Win 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 (10) days of arrival to discuss existing subsidies and review the responsibilities of the client regarding the search for permanent housing.

WHO YOU WILL BE

• You will bring a bachelor’s degree (preferred) with at least 2 years of relevant experience

or

An associate’s degree with 4+ years of directly related experience

You will possess deep knowledge of the New York City housing market, including housing subsidies and supportive housing programs

You will demonstrate a proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with brokers, landlords, and housing stakeholders

You will exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with sound judgment and a consistently professional demeanor

You will be flexible and willing to travel to potential housing sites as needed

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