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Breaking Ground Tenant Service Coordinator, Domenech and Redwood in Brooklyn, New York
Tenant Service Coordinator, Domenech and Redwood
The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Req #2439
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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 Assistant Director, Tenant and Aging Services, t he Tenant Services Coordinator oversees the operation of the Tenant Services Office. This department helps to provide safe, secure, and well managed permanent housing and contributes to Breaking Ground’s overall mission of ending homelessness by working to build community and to engender tenant interactions with building staff. These goals are achieved through direct client contact, interaction with social services, and collaboration with outside organizations. The Tenant Services Coordinator coordinates program planning, organizes tenant participation in planned activities and workshops, and provides community outreach as needed. The Tenant Services Coordinator works closely with Building Management, Permanent Housing, and partner agencies .
This position has a 35-hour work week. Hours are Monday- Friday, 9 .00 a m – 5 .00 p m , with some evening and weekend flexibility. This position may require travel between 2 building sites in the same borough. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the Tenant Services calendar of events for assigned building sites, maximum of 2 building sites
Oversee development and implementation of a wide range of programs and activities for residents
Recruit and manage tenant and external volunteer opportunities
Perform administrative tasks as needed including monthly building newsletter production, monthly reports, etc.
Manage program budget
Coordinate with Building Management, partner agencies , other Breaking Ground programs, and outside agencies
Liaise with tenants to address needs and concerns as needed
Accompany tenants on off-site excursions or events arranged by Breaking Ground
Serve as tenant contact for questions and concerns; redirect tenants to appropriate staff ; keep social service and building management informed of tenant involvement
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of satisfactory full-time work experience in Human Services or related field, or equivalent education and/or related work experience
Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and shift easily between tasks
Ability to work with diverse population, including persons with chronic mental illness
Outgoing and easily approachable nature preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Proficiency in using Microsoft Windows, particularly Word Excel, Publisher and Access
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $19.23
Max Hiring Rate $19.23
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- The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America