Housing Coordinator

Women In Need, Inc. (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,606 - 45,015; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need, Inc. (Win) is seeking a Housing Services Coordinator to support the permanent housing search of families in the shelter, coordinating housing services to meet WIN and contract requirements.

You will guide families through subsidies, coordinate broker relationships, and expedite housing processes to achieve timely placements. The role requires arranging viewings, collaborating with Case Managers on housing strategies, and participating in housing fairs and workshops.

Qualifications

• Understanding of housing subsidies and guidance through application processes.
• Knowledge of NYC housing market and related programs.
• Ability to build partnerships with brokers, landlords, and housing stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Understand housing subsidies and guide families through applications.
• Develop relationships with real estate brokers and landlords for housing resources.
• Coordinate with brokers/landlords to ensure housing meets WIN requirements and act as expediter.
• Arrange apartment viewings and assist with housing applications.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and clients on permanent housing strategies.
• Coordinate WIN-sponsored Housing Fairs and networking events.
• Facilitate housing workshops addressing client needs across housing search phases.
• Lead initial meetings with new families within 10 days of arrival to discuss subsidies and responsibilities.

Skills

Housing subsidies knowledge

Partnership building

Interpersonal communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Associate's degree + 4+ years experience

Job description

Housing Coordinator

Be the Bridge to Home

$27.81/Hour

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
• You will have bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred)