Housing Coordinator

Women In Need (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need (WIN) is seeking a Housing Services Coordinator to support the permanent housing search for families in WIN shelters. You will coordinate housing services activities to meet WIN contractual requirements and assist families through subsidy programs.

You will build partnerships with real estate brokers and landlords, facilitate housing viewings, and collaborate with case managers to develop lasting housing strategies. Travel to housing sites as needed is expected.

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.
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with brokers, landlords and housing stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible and willing to travel to housing sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to understand housing subsidies and guide families through the application process.
• Cultivate relationships with rental brokers and landlords to provide WIN families with current housing resources.
• Liaise with brokers/landlords to ensure housing meets WIN requirements and act as expediter when needed.
• Arrange apartment viewings and interviews with landlords; assist with housing applications.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and clients to develop permanent housing strategies.
• Coordinate WIN-sponsored Housing Fairs and participate in networking events.
• Coordinate and facilitate housing workshops addressing client needs during the housing search.
• Host group meetings with new arrivals within 10 days to discuss subsidies and client responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.