Community Impact Coordinator POAH Communities, an exciting and highly
entrepreneurial organization committed to community development and to
preserving ?at risk? affordable rental housing, is seeking a highly
qualified individual to serve as a Community Impact Coordinator at
Meadowbrook Apartments. Preference is given to applicants who are
bilingual in English and Spanish. The Community Impact Coordinator will
serve in a vitally important role as the liaison between the residents
who live at our apartments and the POAH Communities Community Impact
department. In addition to providing safe, comfortable, and affordable
homes, we believe that well-managed housing can empower residents and
serve as a platform for their success. We do this by working with local
and national partners to provided services and supports to residents in
the following outcome areas: Stable Housing: Ensuring all residents have
an opportunity to realize their goals by removing barriers to staying in
their home and growing within the community. Health: Supporting access
to quality healthcare for youth, adults, and seniors across our
portfolio. Education: Pledging to grow pathways to quality, affordable
childcare, after school, and adult education. Employment: Strengthening
partnerships with local employers and educational institutions to
support income growth for individuals and families. Financial Stability:
Through a variety of innovative programs and partners, encouraging the
use of quality financial products, financial coaching, savings, and
planning for the future. Community Engagement: Integrating our goals
with those of the community to galvanize resident leadership in support
of a better quality of life in all of our communities. RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Property Manager, the Community Impact Coordinator will
be responsible for assisting and supporting residents in the following
ways: Assess the needs of residents and families by administering an
annual resident survey Develop and implement supportive service
programming in collaboration with residents, site staff & management and
local community service providers Coordinate the delivery of services
with local human service providers Identify promising programs or
opportunities for youth and families in the community, examples include:
health workshops, benefits enrollment, meal delivery programs, community
building activities and more. Maintain all necessary information
regarding services to residents in a confidential manner following the
regulatory guidance provided by HUD. Establish program targets, track
and measure progress. Analyze and use outcomes data as the basis for
continuous program improvement, then report program outcomes to internal
and external stakeholders Effectively communicate with residents by
newsletter, flyer, bulletin board, etc., to ensure residents are
informed of available resources and programs Remain updated on Fair
Housing, EIV, ADA, mandated reporting and other pertinent HUD rules and
regulations and lease, house rules and related documents governing
tenant residency at the assigned community Attend all required meetings
and prepare and participate in additional and/or special Projects, as
required from time to time by the Property Manager. QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will ideally have: Minimum of three years prior
experience in resident/social service programs (preferably in affordable
housing) Ability to work with and motivate diverse resident populations
Basic proficiency in the use of computers including Word and Excel
Demonstrated time management skills and proven organizational skills
Resident Coordinator certification is a plus College degree ideally with
a focus in social work, urban planning, public health, human services,
or community development is a plus