Program Description:
In Homes Now is a cluster of scatter site permanent housing programs with 257 apartment units in The Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn. The program serves men, women, and families. The individuals and families have histories of homelessness, mental health and substance use. The multidisciplinary team includes case managers, peer counselors, psychiatric care providers, and occupational therapy interns who work with clients to ensure housing stability and improve wellbeing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Interact with tenants and record maintenance complaints
Follow-up with landlords and property managers to schedule repairs for tenants
Oversee repairs performed in tenants’ apartments
Create and terminate Con Edison Accounts and National Grid Accounts
Oversee the completion of bi-annual Housing Quality Inspections in 116 apartments and complete inspections when necessary
Complete environmental reviews for 177 HUD funded units when due (every 5 years)
Help facilitate annual tenant recertifications for units that require it
Ensure all apartments are equipped with working fire safety equipment
Look for new apartments with brokers and existing management companies
Maintain inventory of apartment keys and make copies as needed

Education Requirements:

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Valid NYS Driver’s License a plus
Preferred Skills

Communication: Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills are a must.
Organizational: The ability to work well with various deadlines and meet documentation requirements.
Interpersonal:   An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
Computer: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of HIPPO system preferred.
Language: Bilingual in Spanish or multilingual is a plus

All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.