Housing Coordinator

Women In Need, Inc. (Win); New York (NY); In loco; USD 33.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Women In Need, Inc. (WIN) is seeking a Housing Services Coordinator to support the permanent housing search for shelter families by coordinating housing services and ensuring placements align with contractual requirements.

You will build relationships with landlords and brokers, guide families through subsidy applications, arrange viewings, and collaborate with case managers to develop sustainable housing strategies across New York City. Travel to housing sites may be required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2+ years of relevant experience in housing services.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with landlords, brokers, and housing agencies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with professionalism and judgment.

Mansioni

• Understand housing subsidies and guide families through the application process.
• Develop partnerships with real estate brokers and landlords for housing resources.
• Liaise with brokers/landlords to meet WIN client readiness requirements.
• Arrange apartment viewings and 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 resources to families during the housing search.
• Lead group meetings with new arrivals within 10 days to discuss subsidies and responsibilities.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Travel flexibility

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate’s degree with 4+ years experience

Descrizione del lavoro

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