Housing Services Coordinator — Bridge to Home

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 Coordinator to support families in shelter with permanent housing search coordination, partnerships with brokers and landlords, and guidance through subsidy programs in New York City.

You will coordinate housing fairs, workshops, and group meetings to address client needs and ensure readiness for permanent housing placements. Travel to housing sites may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Deep knowledge of the New York City housing market, including housing subsidies and supportive housing programs.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with brokers, landlords, and housing stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with sound judgment and professional demeanor.
• Flexible and willing to travel to potential housing sites as needed.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Travel flexibility

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Associate’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Women In Need, Inc. (Win) seeks a Housing Coordinator to support families in shelter with permanent housing search coordination, partnerships with brokers and landlords, and guidance through subsidy programs in New York City.

You will coordinate housing fairs, workshops, and group meetings to address client needs and ensure readiness for permanent housing placements. Travel to housing sites may be required.