Supervisor, Shelter Rights Advocacy Team

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Coalition for the Homeless Full time
Job Title: Supervisor, Shelter Rights Monitoring Team

Join the Coalition for the Homeless as a Supervisor, Shelter Rights Monitoring Team, and play a critical role in ensuring the City's compliance with Callahan v. Carey, which established the legal Right to Shelter in New York. As a key member of the Advocacy Department, you will be responsible for managing a small team of Shelter Specialists, conducting joint inspections with the Department of Homeless Services, and advocating for the rights of shelter residents.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct monitoring of shelters during daytime, evening, nighttime, and weekend hours to assess and document problem conditions, compliance with Shelter Legal Obligations, and the needs of residents.
  • Work with the Department of Homeless Services to develop the schedule of regular joint inspections of DHS shelters.
  • Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Shelter Specialists, including visits to shelters, and facilitate regular meetings with the team.
  • Advocate for individual needs of shelter residents, provide referrals, and document individual and systemic problems for follow-up with DHS.
  • Collaborate with the Advocacy Department staff and Coalition's legal counsel to provide litigation support and identify issues for systemic advocacy.
Requirements:
  • BA/BS required, with a strong preference for coursework in social work, human services, legal studies, or a health discipline.
  • At least three years of relevant advocacy, case management, and/or organizing experience on behalf of homeless and/or low-income people, with at least one year of experience supervising staff or volunteers.
  • Experience working with unhoused communities is a plus.
  • Excellent oral advocacy, writing, editing, computer, and analytical skills, as well as a desire to work as part of a team.
What We Offer:
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of homeless individuals and families.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.

Please note that this is not a remote position. During the probationary period, the Supervisor will be required to work in the Coalition's office five days a week. Once the probationary period is over, the Supervisor will be able to work on a hybrid schedule each week consisting of at least four days in the office and one day remote.

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