Housing Coordinator

Position Overview

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.

• 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 / 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. Ensure timely review of clients’ packages and follow-up on outcomes to supportive housing providers
• Coordinate with DHS contracted shelter / 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

Salary Range: $62,868-$72,298

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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.

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, 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.