Purpose of the Position

The Housing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the permanent housing search for families living in Win’s shelter. The Housing Coordinator will coordinate all housing services activities which will lead to the successful placement of families in permanent housing in accordance with Win’s housing requirements and funders.

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.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs in the assigned building.

• Must be able to escort clients to appointments as needed including apartment viewings.

• Must attend housing meetings/fairs and trainings on and off site.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.

• 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.

• Must have knowledge of housing subsidies and supportive housing programs.

• Must have the ability to network and build strong collaborative relationships with brokers and landlords.

• Familiarity with entitlement systems and procedures.

• Must be 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.

• Must be detailed orientated and demonstrate an ability to multi task and respond to deadlines.

• Must have 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.

  Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Set an example by following Win policies and procedures. Act with a high degree of professionalism and has a good work ethic.

• Facilitating Change: Deliver high quality results consistently.

• Managing Performance: Interact respectfully with clients and co-workers.

• Applying and Developing Expertise: Work with the manager to develop and meet challenging but achievable goals. Must Understand consequences.

• Communicating and Collaborating: Value the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion. Keep the supervisor informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises.

  Win is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.