Lead Tenant Organizer and Caseworker

Lead Tenant Organizer and Caseworker

West Bronx Housing and Neighborhood Resource Center, Inc. has worked since 1978 to preserve and protect the affordable housing stock of the Northwest Bronx. West Bronx Housing takes a problem solving approach that incorporates both landlords and tenants and trains its clients along the way, up to and including building organizing where necessary.

West Bronx Housing is currently looking to add a Lead Tenant Organizer and Caseworker to its team. The Lead Organizer/Caseworker's primarily responsibility is to lead West Bronx Housing's tenant organizing program, with a close secondary responsibility to engage in direct client casework related to housing rights. The Lead Organizer/Caseworker reports directly to the Executive Director, and is responsible for all aspects of the program.

Program Goals:

1. Researching potential buildings to organize.
2. Cavnassing bulidings.
3. Leading tenant association meetings.
4. Developing organizing strategies.
5. Following up with buildings that are organizing.
6. Tenant-landlord mediation.
7. Benefits renewals.
8. Direct assistance in housing court.
9. Eviction prevention.
10. Assist tenants with obtaining needed repairs.

Position Requirements:

West Bronx Housing clients are majority monolingual Spanish speakers, so Spanish speaking ability is a must. Familiarity with Housing Court a plus. Candidate must be a self-starter with experience in community organizing, public benefits, and/or rent stabilization and housing law. Candidate must be computer literate with knowledge of Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and have the ability to quickly learn city agency online platforms. Must be able to work nights and weekends when necessary. This is a fully in person position, and may require a significant amount of walking and climbing stairs.

Salary: $62,000-$66,000 depending on experience, plus generous benefits.

EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.