Housing Coordinator

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

Job summary

Women In Need (Win) seeks a Housing Services Coordinator to support the permanent housing search for families in the shelter. You will coordinate housing services and collaborate with Case Managers to place families in housing that meets WIN requirements.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with brokers and landlords, arranging viewings and applications, and coordinating housing fairs and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or an associate’s with 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Deep knowledge of the New York City housing market, housing subsidies, and supportive housing programs.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with brokers, landlords, and housing stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible and willing to travel to housing sites as needed.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate housing services to support permanent housing search for families in the shelter.
• Cultivate relationships with real estate rental brokers and landlords to access current housing resources.
• Liaise with brokers/landlords to ensure housing meets WIN requirements and act as expediter as needed.
• Arrange apartment viewings, interviews with landlords, and assist with housing applications.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and clients on permanent housing strategies.
• Coordinate WIN-sponsored Housing Fairs and networking events.
• Coordinate and facilitate housing workshops addressing client needs and phases of housing search.
• Lead group meetings with new families within 10 days of arrival to discuss subsidies and responsibilities.

Skills

Broker relationships

Landlord partnerships

Housing subsidies knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Willingness to travel

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Associate’s degree + 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)

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