HOUSING COORDINATOR

Housing Coordinator

The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for two (2) Community Coordinators to function as Housing Coordinators who will:

• Review housing applications for completeness and accuracy prior to submission.
• Verify supporting documentation and follow up with staff or providers to obtain missing information.
• Track housing application progress and maintain internal tracking systems.
• Coordinate and monitor housing interview scheduling and attendance.
• Document and track interview outcomes, including cancellations and no-shows.
• Assist in advancing applications through various stages of the housing process.
• Communicate regularly with program administrators, program analysts, providers, and housing partners regarding application status.
• Maintain organized records and provide updates to the Housing Manager on application progress and barriers.
• Support the Housing Manager with administrative and coordination tasks related to housing placements.

Hours/Schedule: (2) 12PM x 8PM Monday-Friday.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

- NYS Driver's License. This position will require fieldwork that does include extensive walking, engagement of street homelessness above ground and within the 462 NYC MTA subway stations.

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.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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 protected characteristic.