Program Coordinator - Lakeview Apartments & Columbia Court
DATE POSTED: May 6, 2008
REPORTS TO: Area Manager
Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week, flexible (may include evenings, weekends and holidays)
PAY RANGE: $15.99 - $20.10 per hour ($33,253 - 41,816/yr-40 hour week basis)
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, retirement, vacation & sick leave
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) develops housing opportunities for people who are low-income and/or homeless, provides technical assistance to communities and other non-profits, and advocates for housing justice
The Low Income
Housing Institute owns and operates permanent and transitional
housing for homeless men and women throughout the region. Program Coordinators oversee the operation of one or more
housing projects. Program Coordinators duties include tenant relations; ensuring compliance
with funding sources and laws; maintaining a high occupancy rate;
operating the projects within budget; and fostering a positive
community environment.
The position will
also be assigned other projects or programs that may include:
Working with other housing projects owned by LIHI; Advocacy work for
public policies that affect housing availability and funding
mechanisms for low-income housing; Fundraising for LIHI programs.
1. Screen new residents in accordance with program policies and enter into lease contracts with residents.
2. Tenant relations and fostering a sense of community including responding to resident concerns.
3. Develop a thorough understanding of contracts with funders, complete accurate and timely reports to funders, and ensure compliance with funder agreements.
4. Issue legal notices and pursue evictions after consultation with your supervisor.
5. Monitor all rules and policies for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Update the Management Plan to reflect current practices with LIHI approval.
6. Supervise other site staff, which may include a Janitor, on-site Maintenance Person, Housing Assistant, Resident Manager, or others.
7. Apply training in conflict resolution, landlord/tenant law, Fair Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credit program compliance and HUD regulations.
8. Maintain complete individual tenant files including all income and household eligibility information for tenants.
9. Hold regular tenant meetings and work with tenants to organize community activities.
10. Manage finances; paying bills, helping to develop and implement the budget, monitoring financial statements, purchase office supplies, collect rents, maintain rent roll, maintain petty cash fund, and ensure that there is a clear audit trail for all administrative functions.
11. Assume property maintenance oversight responsibilities including ordering and approving repairs, inspecting the condition of building, scheduling maintenance, preparing vacant units for lease, etc.
12. Work with residents to access social services as needed. Also work directly with on site contracted social services providers.
13. Respond to emergencies as needed.
14. Coordinate with LIHI’s Resident Services and Advocacy Department on involving residents or LIHI projects in advocacy efforts and assist with advocacy campaigns as needed.
15. Assist in training new program coordinators for similar projects.
16. After a work load review and employee input, perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Two years experience in property management, delivery of housing services, community organizing, or program/administrative duties commensurate with responsibilities outlined above.
2. Demonstrated commitment to the empowerment of low-income or special needs people or by addressing other societal needs.
3. Ability to learn contract-reporting requirements.
4. Must have good organization skills and be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
5. Good writing and computer skills. Previous experience with record keeping and office organization.
6. Basic mathematical aptitude.
7. Good communication skills. Experience working in groups.
8. Willing to make a two-year commitment to LIHI.
This is a non-exempt position. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
If interested in this position please send in a cover letter and resume.
All application materials should be mailed, faxed, or dropped off in person to:
The Low Income Housing Institute
Attn: Human Resources
2407 1st Avenue, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
Fax: (206) 443-9851
Or e-mail to hr@lihi.org
The Low Income Housing Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.