Property Coordinator - Breaking Ground : Job Details

Property Coordinator Scatter Site ProgramBronx, 4275 Park Ave, Bronx, New York, United States of AmericaReq #2789Wednesday, October 23, 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.The Scatter Site program provides community-based, independent apartment housing located throughout New York City and case management services for clients who have experienced chronic homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges.

POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Senior Property Coordinator, Scatter Site, the Property Coordinator, Scatter Site is responsible for working with the program's operation manager to ready and maintain apartment units for the Scatter Site program. The Property Coordinator is responsible for communicating and coordinating with property management and building superintendents at buildings with Breaking Ground's scatter site units. The Property Coordinator ensures repairs are done in an effective and timely manner. The Property Coordinator ensures apartments newly leased by Breaking Ground are ready for new clients, including being freshly painted, fitted with working appliances and furniture, welcome kits, etc. The Property Coordinator oversees apartment repairs, conducts and documents apartment inspections, approves apartment turnovers, and manages furniture replacement as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with landlords, building supers, and management companies for buildings which house scatter site clients.
• Ensure apartment turnovers are timely and effective, including freshly painted, cleaned, equipped with keys, working appliances and furniture, and activated utility accounts.
• Conduct and maintain a record of apartment inspections to ensure that units are well-maintained and meet Breaking Ground and NYC housing standards.
• Record, track, monitor, and report on repairs through completion.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to address client apartment issues and communicate important client apartment issues.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Superintendents and property managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and other issues as required.
• Assist staff in the tenant move-out process by preparing surrender agreements, scheduling move-outs in resident management software, and effectively communicating any changes as needed.
• Support the Assistant Director as needed with lease renewals, client communication, and other related tasks.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong preference for knowledge of supportive or subsidized housing programs in New York City and prior experience in property management. Experience working with special needs populations.
• Facilities/Maintenance background, basic repair skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously; strong oral and written communication.
• Current and active New York Notary preferred.
• Valid NY or NJ driver's license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, is preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate: $21.98
• Max Hiring Rate: $21.98

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