A social services organization on Long Island is actively seeking a self-motivated and dynamic professional to join their staff as their new Housing Coordinator. In this role, the Housing Coordinator will be responsible for assisting Veteran families with identifying and securing permanent affordable housing.ResponsibilitiesThe Housing Coordinator will:
- Engage program participants by maintaining regular contact to monitor and track housing search progress
- Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with permanent and supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for participants
- Develop a housing bank of available units and housing opportunities for qualified Veteran families
- Assess Veteran families' barriers to obtaining affordable permanent housing
- Provide essential workshops, education, and referrals in an effort to prepare Veterans for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing
- Prepare and assist participants with the housing application/interview process
- Track, monitor, and report housing placement rates for all participant families on a monthly basis
- Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, and agency quality assurance standards
- Coordinate the provision of Temporary Financial Assistance with third-parties and agency personnel
- Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners
- Participate in appropriate community outreach collaborations and activities
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of experience in Housing Services, Real Estate, Sales, and/or a combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business and/or related field
- Strong ability to network and negotiate with housing providers
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Solid problem solving and time management skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Certified Financial Coach credential
- Veteran or member of Veteran family
- Experience with homeless families and/or veteran services