Housing Coordinator

Women In Need, Inc. (Win); New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Women In Need, Inc. (Win) seeks a Housing Services Coordinator to support permanent housing searches for shelter families, coordinating housing services per WIN contracts. You’ll guide clients through subsidies, liaise with brokers, arrange viewings, and help complete applications.

You will collaborate with case managers and coordinate housing workshops, fairs, and outreach to expand housing options and client readiness in NYC.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Alternate: Associate’s degree with 4+ years related experience.
• Deep knowledge of NYC housing market, subsidies, and supportive housing.

Aufgaben

• Understand housing subsidies and guide families through applications.
• Develop partnerships with real estate brokers and landlords for housing resources.
• Liaise with brokers/landlords to ensure housing meets client readiness.
• Arrange apartment viewings and assist with housing applications.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to develop permanent housing strategies.
• Coordinate housing fairs and workshops addressing client needs.

Kenntnisse

Housing navigation

Relationship building

Communication

Travel flexibility

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

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

Be the Bridge to Home

$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