Ruby Lazarre Charles Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Responsible for creating & implementing the housing strategy (including presenting strategy to the Board).Create & develop relationships with landlords & brokers (I have built a network of over 20 landlords & brokers & successfully housed 20 survivors of domestic violence & sex trafficking, resulting in a 100% success rate for the program since it’s inception. Ability to develop strong relationships also evidenced by the fact I have been able to successfully negotiate down monthly rental amounts in several instances).Provided a testimony before the New York State assembly committee on the NYC homelessness crisis.

• Assessed housing barriers of individuals experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs. Accompanied individuals to housing interviews with brokers and landlords. Created professional relationships with brokers that accept vouchers (section 8, cityFHEPS, HASA etc.)Provide housing supportive services (coordinate and submit rental / 2010 E applications on behalf of clients; conducting mock interviews to help clients prepare for housing services).Supervised care navigator in a 1 on 1 environment to ensure completion of assigned tasks, guaranteeing client needs were met.Collaborated with patient’s families, friends and support groups in developing treatment plans.

Facilitated Freshmen seminar coursesCreated and implemented role-play exercises to improve student participationCreated curriculum and assignmentsCounsel students 1-on-1 for various issues such as employment and graduation