Navigation Specialist, Housing Justice Progra

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$70,000

About The Position

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors exists to represent the South Asian and Indo Caribbean diaspora in a survivor-led movement for gender-justice and to honor the collective and inherent power of all survivors of violence. Sakhi is committed to serving survivors through a combination of efforts including—but not limited to—direct services, advocacy and organizing, technical assistance, and community outreach. Sakhi serves survivors from the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean diaspora who trace their backgrounds to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and Africa. Members of our community come from diverse backgrounds including age range, gender, religion, ethnic origin, economic and educational background, language spoken, and immigration status. We work to represent, inform, actively engage, and mobilize the South Asian community in an intersectional, intergenerational survivor-led movement for gender justice. At Sakhi we offer a unique work environment that is collaborative, fun, and committed to social justice. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community, persons of color and bilingual/bicultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. At Sakhi, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Sakhi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This is a full-time role that requires flexibility in schedule. Some evenings and weekends will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum of 2-5 years of case management experience specifically pertaining to housing advocacy and navigation
Fluency in at least one South Asian language required
U.S. Work authorization required
Experience working with multiple staff, volunteers, and program responsibilities
Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks
Ability to work through flexible hours and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal, writing, and organization skills preferred
Experience in a range of housing search and placement processes preferred
Experience or knowledge of NYC real estate, Transitional and Affordable Housing Programs preferred

Nice To Haves

A background in gender justice is preferred

Responsibilities

Support Sakhi’s efforts to safely house survivors through a smooth housing search, and placement process
Have knowledge of habitability check, NYC housing policies or HUD standard housing inspections
Maintain standard client caseloads on a monthly basis which includes initial intakes and goal setting to determine housing eligibility, voucher needs, service plans and creating appropriate workshops
Assist with client voucher application and timely recertification process such as NYC City Fheps, FhepsB , Section 8, Stability voucher etc.
Navigate through processes beyond housing search, e.g inspection, lease ups and move-ins into housing secured by vouchers
Provide survivors with information on tenant rights, resources, and services available through in-house and external resources
Maintain up-to-date records of all survivor related activities, including documenting individual and program progress through data collection in Salesforce, AWARDS and other internal platforms, including program related reporting
Participate in program wide or org wide in person or remote events as needed
Identify, maintain and expand connections with landlords, realtors and management companies across NYC to expand the pool of units easily accessible to survivors in the neighborhoods they prefer.
Advocate for and refer clients to partner organizations who specialize in tenant rights and housing law