Housing Solutions Coordinator: NYC Subsidies & Landlords

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

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.