Housing Coordinator

Project Renewal•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City. Canopy House provides 171 emergency shelter beds for homeless women diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, occupational therapy, mental health services and housing placement assistance. Canopy House is a unique facility in that it is co-located with a supportive housing program that occupies the top 15 floors of the building and offers a street facing Article 28 clinic on the first floor dedicated to providing primary and behavioral health care services.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, psychology, education, sociology, occupational or physical therapy, or other related human services fields with a minimum of two (2) years of experience
An associate’s degree in the aforementioned fields with three (3) years of experience
A High School Diploma or GED equivalent with four (4) years of experience

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual a plus
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff to accomplish stated program goals and objectives while developing their individual and group skills.
Team Building: Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of the clients as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Organizational: An ability to work independently and to adjust one’s schedule to accommodate the needs of the clients.
Communication: Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.
Interpersonal: An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Computer: Knowledge of Case Management software (CARES).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Language: Bilingual or multilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Acts as primary liaison with DHS for scheduling interviews and other housing related items
Visit housing providers to develop and maintain positive working relationships
Prepare clients for housing interviews, accompany them on tours to facilities, and will generally coordinate the housing referral process
Maintains an updated resource manual on available housing
Create and maintain a system to track housing applications and their status
Consults with case management staff regarding housing options for individual clients and adherence to their Individual Living Plans, identifying short and long-term objectives to be achieved
Input all client information and updates in a timely fashion into the CARES system.
Work collaboratively with the clients and other staff to identify and obtain financial entitlements, housing and other concrete services
Counsel clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as achieving housing goals, finding permanent or alternative housing and employment opportunities.
Organize and educate clients through sessions.
Maintains accurate and up to date written client documentation as required and in accord with city and state oversight agency guidelines
Provides escort services to clients as needed
Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Social Services