Affordable Housing Specialist-Resident Coordinator

Women In Need (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need (Win) in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Affordable Housing Specialist-Resident Coordinator to support families in shelter with housing services. The role focuses on coordinating housing searches, subsidies, and partnerships with landlords to secure permanent housing placements.

The position requires a bachelor’s preferred (or associate’s with 4+ years), strong knowledge of NYC housing and excellent interpersonal skills. Travel to housing sites may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Deep knowledge of the New York City housing market, including housing subsidies and supportive housing programs.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with brokers, landlords, and housing stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills; sound judgment and professional demeanor.
• Flexible and willing to travel to housing sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to understand housing subsidies and guide families through applications.
• Develop partnerships with real estate brokers and landlords to access current housing resources.
• Coordinate expedites with brokers and landlords to meet WIN requirements for client readiness.
• Arrange apartment viewings and interviews; assist with housing applications.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to develop permanent housing strategies.
• Coordinate WIN-sponsored Housing Fairs and networking events.
• Facilitate housing workshops and provide information during the housing search phases.
• Conduct group meetings with new families within 10 days of arrival to review subsidies and responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Associate’s degree with 4+ years related experience

Job description

Affordable Housing Specialist-Resident Coordinator

Locations

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Brooklyn, NY 11212, USA

• Housing and Counseling Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COORD001177

Description

Be the Bridge to Home

Brooklyn, NY

$27.01/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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