Housing Programs Lead for Family Relocation & Access

Childrens Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Rescue Fund in New York, NY is seeking a housing program assistant to guide relocation specialists and support families moving into permanent housing. You’ll supervise staff, coordinate with DHS/landlords, and analyze housing data for timely placements.

Ideal candidates have a degree in social services and 4+ years of related housing experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. On-site position with occasional travel in the NYC area.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services required.
• Minimum 4 years housing-related experience, including two years with families, and in low-income housing settings.
• Experience in group facilitation, housing advocacy, and homeless population work preferred.
• Knowledge of housing issues and tenant/landlord laws desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, supervisory, and leadership skills.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Proficient in Word, Excel; able to learn new technologies and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in guiding housing relocation specialists and supervise housing staff as needed.
• Orient and train housing staff; provide daily guidance to ensure effective service delivery.
• Coordinate with DHS and landlords on move-in schedules, leases, rents, and utilities.
• Track applications, housing packages, and placement for families to meet targets.
• Administer the HRA – Pact system and monitor 2010e housing applications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with housing providers and agencies including Veterans Administration.
• Facilitate living workshops and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers.
• Monitor open/closed Public Assistance cases weekly; support staff during vacancies.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Leadership

Independence

Education

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Human Services

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Children’s Rescue Fund in New York, NY is seeking a housing program assistant to guide relocation specialists and support families moving into permanent housing. You’ll supervise staff, coordinate with DHS/landlords, and analyze housing data for timely placements.

Ideal candidates have a degree in social services and 4+ years of related housing experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. On-site position with occasional travel in the NYC area.