WIT Full-Time Housing Coordinator

YWCA OF THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., (YWCA-GCR) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Founded in the City of Troy in 1883, YWCA-GCR is one of the area’s largest providers of supportive housing for both homeless single women and women with children. On any given day, we house more than 100 women and nearly 60 children. YWCA-GCR is a local Association of one of the largest multicultural women’s movements in the World; serving more than 25 million women and girls. YWCA has been at the forefront of the most critical social movements for more than 150 years — from women’s empowerment and civil rights to affordable housing and pay equity, to violence prevention and health care. In the United States YWCAs collectively serve more than 2 million women and girls. YWCA-GCR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

HOUSING COORDINATOR (Full Time – 40 hrs/wk) Women in Transition Program, Nights and weekends.

YWCA-GCR seeks a dedicated, experienced, skilled and compassionate professional with knowledge of:

 Women’s issues

 Social and Racial justice

 Homelessness and poverty

 Provide direct services not limited to-

o Case management and Service coordination

o Service Linkage / Referrals (knowledgeable of community resources in the Greater Capital Region and collaboration/engagement methods)

o Reporting at case conference/team meeting

o Maintain files

o Creative and innovative methods to engage women and create and maintain a community

o Conduct and or schedule inspections and maintain assigned floors

o Provide Life Skills/Domestic Skills Workshops minimally monthly

o Gain resident input, schedule, notify and facilitate monthly floor meetings – record meeting minutes

o Set weekly schedule and schedule one-on-ones as needed/required

o Provide support to single women and women with children in a Transitional Housin(SRO) Housing Program (14 Units).

Additional Responsibilities: Housing Coordinator will also assist with the coordination and staffing of weekly community meal (served every Tuesday from 5:00pm-7:00pm). Additionally, Housing Coordinator supports YWCA-GCR team with Special Events (on-site and off-site). Some travel required or knowledge of public transportation

Qualifications:

 High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience (highlighted above) or Associates Degree with 1+ years of experience. Bachelor’s Degree (Human Services, Psychology, Social work) with 1 year experience, preferred.

 Strong hard (computer literacy and writing skills) and soft (ability to engage with others appropriately), work etiquette skills including but not limited to establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries

 Proven experience with successful crisis intervention and conflict resolution/mediation

 Ability to work with a diverse population

 Effective listening and communication skills

 Organized self-starter and ability to work independently and as a team.

 Client-Centered Approach / Customer service-oriented, friendly approach in person and on telephone

 Understanding of Housing First Model

 Embodies YWCA-GCR’s mission – Eliminating Racism; Empowering Women

 Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, HMIS, databases

SALARY RANGE: $16.00 - $17.50/hr.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Capital EAP, short term disability, Life Insurance, YWCA Cash Balance Defined Pension Plan, Paid Time Off/Sick Time, more than 10 paid holidays. A supportive, friendly, compassionate and devoted team. Join one of the largest multicultural women’s movements in the World. YWCA-GCR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

Please send cover letter and resume by e-mail to Bonnie Benson, CHO- [email protected] and cc: Katrina Knox, Housing Manager [email protected] or mail to YWCA-GCR, 21 First Street, Troy, NY 12180 ATTN: Bonnie and Katrina or fax to 274-2572 ATTN: Bonnie and Katrina.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person