Housing Coordinator - Tandym

Amityville, NY

A nonprofit services organization on Long Island is currently seeking a new Housing Coordinator for a promising opportunity with their growing team.

***This position is Hybrid; must be able to work remotely as well as in the field throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.***

Responsibilities:

Assist Veteran families with identifying and securing permanent affordable housing
Engage program participants by maintaining regular contact to monitor and track housing search progress
Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with permanent and supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for participants
Assess Veteran families' barriers to obtaining affordable permanent housing
Prepare and assist participants with the housing application/interview process
Track, monitor, and report housing placement rates for all participant families on a monthly basis
Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, and agency quality assurance standards
Advocate for Veterans/Veteran families with service providers and agencies in the community
Coordinate the provision of Temporary Financial Assistance with third-parties and agency personnel
Performs other duties related to the program as defined by the Program Director

Qualifications:

1+ year of experience in Housing Services, Real Estate, Sales, and/or a related role
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
Strong ability to network and negotiate with housing providers
Microsoft Office Suite proficient
Solid organizational skills/strong communication and writing skills required.
Willingness to attend occasional events outside of normal business hours, including Veterans Day.
High energy level to complete assigned work and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently or as a team.

Desired Skills:

Source : Tandym