What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Coordinator position at Breaking Ground?
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the Director, Housing Placement Services, the Transition Coordinator works closely with Housing Specialists at individual sites to ensure that client housing eligibilities remain active (i.e., applications do not lapse) and that all follow-up and requested documentation are provided in a timely manner. The Transition Coordinator helps achieve program targets by expediting the housing placement process by assisting residents in achieving housing readiness, establishing eligibility profile, seeking out and matching permanent housing opportunities. The Transition Coordinator works in coordination with the Transition Advocates, who work in a client-facing role to support and guide the client through the stressful move-in process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the accelerated housing placement process for a caseload of ~25-35 clients receiving services in Breaking Ground's homeless outreach and transitional housing portfolios
- Provide technical assistance to Housing Specialists in preparation of HRA 2010e and other appropriate housing applications
- Maintain quality control of housing applications
- Maintain up-to-date records of supporting documents for HRA 2010e, communicate with housing and case management staff 45 days prior to when documents are set to expire to ensure no lapse in placement
- Communicate with housing and case management staff regarding upcoming interviews, send applications, and follow-up with housing providers, via progress notes, staff meetings
- Track clients progress towards housing readiness
- Identify and maintain a wide array of housing options and resources, including building relationships with fair market landlords and rented rooms when appropriate
- Ensure that clients are matched and placed in housing appropriate to their needs
- Ensure clients are prepared for the housing process by conducting mock interviews, groups, escorts to housing interviews, and ensuring that all necessary documents for housing applications have been secured
- Assist with the preparation and logistics for move-in
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a non-profit or real estate environment
- Knowledge of supportive housing and DHS housing programs subsidies, rules, and regulations strongly preferred
- Experience working with clients with histories of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and/or other clinically complex conditions
- Excellent engagement skills and experience with Motivational interviewing strongly preferred
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong data management and analysis skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
- Experience with HRA 2010e, AWARDS /Foothold and CARES preferred
- Must be able to use public transportation to accompany clients to appointments. Must be willing and able to engage in moderate physical activity to engage with street homeless individuals. Such activities include and are not limited to moderate walking and climbing
Salary : $58,500