Project Renewal
Title:
Housing Coordinator
Program:
59th Street Women’s Shelter
Salary Range:
$51,045 - $55,045 annually
Program Overview:
The 59th Street Women’s Shelter is a 200‑bed, 24/7 emergency shelter 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, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, a street‑facing, on‑site Article‑28 Clinic provides primary care and behavioral health services.
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Director of Social Services, with some latitude for independent action and decision making, the Housing Coordinator identifies housing options for clients, especially long‑term stayers, and assists them in preparing and submitting applications. This role aims to secure permanent housing, reduce shelter lengths of stay, and help clients gain independence and return to their communities.
Acts as primary liaison with DHS for scheduling interviews and other housing related items
Visits housing providers to develop and maintain positive working relationships
Prepares clients for housing interviews, accompanies them on tours to facilities, and coordinates the housing referral process
Maintains an updated resource manual on available housing
Creates and maintains 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
Inputs all client information and updates in a timely fashion into the CARES system
Works collaboratively with clients and other staff to identify and obtain financial entitlements, housing and other concrete services
Counsels clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as achieving housing goals, finding permanent or alternative housing and employment opportunities
Organizes and educates 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 as assigned by the Director of Social Services or Team Leader
Physical Activities:
The Housing Coordinator must be able to navigate the 9‑story facility by foot, climb up and down the stairwells, stand and bend to review client files, and sit at a computer workstation for extended periods. The coordinator must also lift or move material and equipment weighing up to 15 pounds.
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
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 develop and foster, through demonstration, a team spirit, enabling staff to overcome the challenges of providing needed services to a special client population.
Communication: Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills are a must.
Organizational: The ability to work well within a highly pressurized, deadline environment, while meeting the short‑term and long‑term mandates of the program. Must collaborate with our Performance Evaluation and Quality Assurance Department (PEQA) and develop/ exhibit the ability to independently evaluate and manage program performance using data.
Interpersonal: An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Computer: Knowledge of case management software as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Non‑profit Organizations
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Housing Coordinator
Program:
59th Street Women’s Shelter
Salary Range:
$51,045 - $55,045 annually
Program Overview:
The 59th Street Women’s Shelter is a 200‑bed, 24/7 emergency shelter 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, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, a street‑facing, on‑site Article‑28 Clinic provides primary care and behavioral health services.
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Director of Social Services, with some latitude for independent action and decision making, the Housing Coordinator identifies housing options for clients, especially long‑term stayers, and assists them in preparing and submitting applications. This role aims to secure permanent housing, reduce shelter lengths of stay, and help clients gain independence and return to their communities.
Acts as primary liaison with DHS for scheduling interviews and other housing related items
Visits housing providers to develop and maintain positive working relationships
Prepares clients for housing interviews, accompanies them on tours to facilities, and coordinates the housing referral process
Maintains an updated resource manual on available housing
Creates and maintains 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
Inputs all client information and updates in a timely fashion into the CARES system
Works collaboratively with clients and other staff to identify and obtain financial entitlements, housing and other concrete services
Counsels clients through individualized and group sessions on issues such as achieving housing goals, finding permanent or alternative housing and employment opportunities
Organizes and educates 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 as assigned by the Director of Social Services or Team Leader
Physical Activities:
The Housing Coordinator must be able to navigate the 9‑story facility by foot, climb up and down the stairwells, stand and bend to review client files, and sit at a computer workstation for extended periods. The coordinator must also lift or move material and equipment weighing up to 15 pounds.
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
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 develop and foster, through demonstration, a team spirit, enabling staff to overcome the challenges of providing needed services to a special client population.
Communication: Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills are a must.
Organizational: The ability to work well within a highly pressurized, deadline environment, while meeting the short‑term and long‑term mandates of the program. Must collaborate with our Performance Evaluation and Quality Assurance Department (PEQA) and develop/ exhibit the ability to independently evaluate and manage program performance using data.
Interpersonal: An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Computer: Knowledge of case management software as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Non‑profit Organizations
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