Housing Coordinator - Staten Island

Job Description

Job Description

Title of Position : Housing Coordinator

Department : Transitional Housing

Reports to : Program Director

Positions reporting to this position : None

FLSA Status : Non Exempt

Salary : $27.01 per hour

Purpose of the Position :

The Housing Services Coordinator is responsible for supporting the permanent housing search of the families living in the shelter by coordinating all housing services activities which will lead to the successful placement of families in accordance to WIN’s and other agency contractual requirements.

Responsibilities :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Commit to using evidence-based practices (EBP); Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), critical time intervention, and boundary setting, to help clients achieve their goals.
• Demonstrates ability to understand housing subsidies and provides families with guidance and support with the application process.
• Cultivates relationships and develops new linkages with real estate rental 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.
• Liaises with brokers and landlords to ensure that potential housing meets Win requirements for client readiness and act as an expediter as needed.
• Coordinates Win sponsored Housing Fairs and participates 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.
• Coordinates 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.
• Arranges apartment viewings and interviews with landlords. Provide escort to apartment viewings as required and assists with housing applications.
• Tracks all referrals and provide on-going follow up to clients and feedback to sources and leads.
• Collaborates with Case Managers and clients in developing permanent housing strategies.
• Collaborates with Case Managers in advocating for eligible families to obtain Supportive Housing.
• Maintain updated case notes in CARES. Ensures copies of applications, etc. are maintained in the case file.
• Prepares all mandated reporting as required by Essential Functions :
• Must be able to escort client’s to apartment viewings

Qualifications :

Core Competencies :

Assist with the implementation of initiatives and escalates issues appropriately. Develop knowledge of internal policies and procedures for responding to issues.

WIN’S Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hiring Commitment :

Our most effective service to our community comes from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experience. As a result, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Win actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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