Role OverviewThe NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) Veteran Housing Coordinator (VHC) program provides peer-to-peer housing assistance for homeless veterans living within the five boroughs of New York City. The VHCs are at the front line of the ongoing citywide commitment to providing safe and affordable housing to every veteran/veteran families.
What You Will Do
Manage an ongoing caseload of homeless/housing insecure veteran clients, conduct intake, present housing needs to DVS housing staff and external partners, assist clients through each step of the housing process, and work with interagency partners and providers to initiate contact with new clients.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above, and be able to work in a team to bring each veteran through the housing process.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
- Two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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