Housing Coordinator

Women In Need (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need (Win) is seeking a Housing Services Coordinator to support families in shelter by coordinating housing services for successful placements in line with WIN and contract requirements.

You will build partnerships with brokers/landlords, guide subsidy applications, arrange viewings, and coordinate housing fairs and workshops, while collaborating with Case Managers on permanent housing strategies. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2+ years relevant experience or associate’s degree with 4+ years directly related experience.
• Deep knowledge of the New York City housing market, including 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; professional demeanor.
• Flexible and willing to travel to housing sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the permanent housing search for shelter families by coordinating housing services activities.
• Guide families through housing subsidy applications and provide information about resources.
• Develop partnerships with real estate brokers and landlords to access housing options.
• Arrange apartment viewings, escort to viewings and assist with housing applications.
• Coordinate housing fairs, events and housing workshops for clients.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to develop permanent housing strategies.
• Facilitate group meetings with new arrivals to discuss subsidies and responsibilities.

Skills

Housing market knowledge NYC

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Associate’s degree with 4+ years related experience

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

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

Travel Required

No .

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