NYC Department of Social Services
Housing Coordinator
NYC Department of Social Services
The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. As the largest local social services agency in the country, HRA helps more than three million New Yorkers annually through the administration of more than 15 major public assistance programs.
The Office of Supportive Affordable Housing and Services (OSASHS) is recruiting for one (1) Community Coordinator to function as a Housing Coordinator. The role involves:
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective communication with DHS, HRA, housing providers, and other external partners to formerly homeless households
Provide accurate and timely information to DHS contracted shelters and other homeless service providers and supportive housing providers on the supportive housing referral and placement process
Review the unit criteria in the Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS) for requested supportive housing referrals and identify eligible DHS clients to schedule for housing opportunities, ensuring timely review of clients’ packages and follow-up on outcomes to supportive housing providers
Coordinate with DHS contracted shelter and homeless service providers and supportive housing providers post-acceptance of supportive housing clients on the status of required documents including identification and financial documents, request and receipt of move-in funds, application for rental subsidy, and scheduling of move-in date for housing placement
Maintain accurate tracking of client’s status throughout the supportive housing One Short Deal (OSD) process utilizing CAPS and other administrative tools
Process move‑in funds, rental subsidy applications, and move‑out scheduling
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above, but all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1"
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss the requirement with the agency representative at interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
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The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. As the largest local social services agency in the country, HRA helps more than three million New Yorkers annually through the administration of more than 15 major public assistance programs.
The Office of Supportive Affordable Housing and Services (OSASHS) is recruiting for one (1) Community Coordinator to function as a Housing Coordinator. The role involves:
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective communication with DHS, HRA, housing providers, and other external partners to formerly homeless households
Provide accurate and timely information to DHS contracted shelters and other homeless service providers and supportive housing providers on the supportive housing referral and placement process
Review the unit criteria in the Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS) for requested supportive housing referrals and identify eligible DHS clients to schedule for housing opportunities, ensuring timely review of clients’ packages and follow-up on outcomes to supportive housing providers
Coordinate with DHS contracted shelter and homeless service providers and supportive housing providers post-acceptance of supportive housing clients on the status of required documents including identification and financial documents, request and receipt of move-in funds, application for rental subsidy, and scheduling of move-in date for housing placement
Maintain accurate tracking of client’s status throughout the supportive housing One Short Deal (OSD) process utilizing CAPS and other administrative tools
Process move‑in funds, rental subsidy applications, and move‑out scheduling
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above, but all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1"
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss the requirement with the agency representative at interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Government Administration
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