Housing Coordinator - Coney Island

Women In Need, Inc. (Win)

427d • $56,181 - $56,181

About The Position

The Housing Coordinator at Coney Island Women In Need, Inc. is responsible for supporting families in their search for permanent housing after living in the organization's shelter. This role involves coordinating housing services, maintaining relationships with brokers and landlords, and facilitating workshops and meetings to assist families in navigating the housing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working within the New York City housing market.
• Knowledge of housing subsidies and supportive housing programs.
• Ability to network and build strong collaborative relationships with brokers and landlords.
• Familiarity with entitlement systems and procedures.
• Familiar with strength-based case management, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, family-centered case management, and boundary setting.
• Experience working with at-risk, homelessness families.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and respond to deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Computer skills and knowledge of CARES a plus.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of CARES system.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to understand housing subsidies and provide families with guidance and support to complete all housing applications.
• Cultivate and develop relationships with brokers and landlords to ensure Win families have access to current information and housing resources.
• Maintain an active roster of real estate brokers and landlords.
• Communicate with brokers and landlords to ensure that potential housing meets Win requirements for client readiness and act as an expediter as needed.
• Coordinate Win sponsored housing fairs and participate in networking events.
• Coordinate and facilitate housing workshops to address clients' issues and needs.
• Provide information and resources to families during the various phases of the 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.
• Arrange apartment viewings and interviews with landlords.
• Escort clients to apartment viewings and other appointments related to self-sufficiency.
• Track all referrals and provide follow up to clients and feedback to sources and housing leads.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and clients to develop permanent housing strategies.
• Collaborate with Case Managers in advocating for eligible families to obtain Supportive Housing.
• Maintain updated case notes in the Client Assistance and Rehousing Enterprise System (CARES).
• Ensure copies of housing documentation is maintained in the case file.
• Prepare all mandated reporting as required by Win and funding agency.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends to complete apartment viewings and lease signings.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree