Housing Placement Coordinator Position Available In New York, New York

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Company:
Housing Works
Salary:
$104000
JobFull-timeRemote

Job Description

Housing Placement Coordinator Housing Works – 3.5 New York, NY Job Details Full-time Up to $50 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Microsoft Excel Mid-level Microsoft Office 3 years High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree EMR systems Social Work Communication skills Full Job Description Job Description Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources. Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with

HIV/AIDS

have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Benefits:

We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks. Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Overview :

In collaboration between Housing Works Inc. and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ), the Emergency and Transitional Housing (ETH) Program will provide individuals involved in the criminal legal system experiencing housing insecurity, or chronic homelessness, with temporary, transitional housing and reentry support services with the goal of providing assistance with identifying more permanent housing alternatives or the development of independent living skills. This program operates utilizing hotels across NYC boroughs and offers medical, behavior health, reentry support services, connection to additional health and wellness services and housing placement assistance to residents enrolled to promote positive reintegration to the five borough communities, reduce recidivism and build stronger, safer communities. Reporting to the Program Manager of Housing Placement, the Housing Placement Coordinator will be primarily responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with real estate brokers, private landlords and management companies, screening and assessing clients for housing needs and eligibility for subsidized housing, coordinating with the case management team to ensure clients obtain all necessary documents and assessments for housing placements, accompanying clients to housing interviews and apartment inspections, and overall responsible for assisting clients with placement in more permanent housing as defined by the contract deliverables.

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains relationships with NYC housing programs, real estate brokers, private landlords and management companies. Assist clients with identifying and successfully transitioning to more permanent housing alternatives. Accompanies clients to supportive housing interviews, housing viewings, independent housing viewings, and lease/program agreement signings. Collaborates with the Case Management Team to ensure clients have all necessary documentation, assessments, etc. needed for subsidized housing vouchers or supportive/independent living program admission. Completes data entry requirements of the position as outlined in the contract and program workflows. Conducts 1:1 sessions with clients assigned to assist with housing placement options. Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conference meetings, program meetings and agency-related meetings. Actively participates in supervision. Assists clients with all other housing related needs. Promotes Housing Works’ core values in day-to-day activities. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Secondary:

Provide culturally competent services in accordance to Housing Works policies and practices. Participates in trainings, or other professional development activities, to enhance skills. Engages in advocacy efforts in accordance with agency requirements. Ability to work with clients with diverse clients with varying levels of service needs. Works collaboratively with other team members across the agency. Other functions that may be required with this position include: Attend and participate staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. Responsiveness to emails, texts and phone calls. Ability to adapt and successfully uphold job functions in a full remote workforce or hybrid in-person remote workforce environment.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in social services, psychology, social work or other related field preferred. High School Diploma required with 3+ years experience in a housing placement or real estate related position. The following are qualifications and requirements of the position: Experience providing housing placement assistance services. Prior experience working with individuals involved in the criminal legal system, as well as substance use and mental health issues. Prior experience working in a congregate housing setting. Strong written documentation and communication skills. Good problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously. Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, required. Experience utilizing EMR systems. The following additional competencies are viewed as important to success in this position: Preferably bi-lingual in Spanish. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent or proficient technical skills to perform tasks related to Microsoft Office, email and case management systems. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team. Dependability and reliability to arrive and depart timely for scheduled shift. Ability to frequently travel within the boroughs via public transportation.

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