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 on clients, 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, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 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 and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above
- At least one year of experience as described in "1" above
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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