Housing Program Coordinator

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Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Estimated Hiring Range: $26.00 to $30.00 hourly, depending on qualifications

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in the lives of individuals and communities through housing and community assistance programs? We're seeking a dynamic Housing Program Coordinator dedicated to ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of our housing rehab program and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) initiatives.

As coordinator, you'll be instrumental in processing program participant applications, determining eligibility, and maintaining meticulous records. Your expertise will be crucial in coordinating with contractors and participants to ensure project compliance and success. If you're ready to play a pivotal role in improving the quality of life for the our community, we're ready to hear from you!

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Housing Program Coordinator administers and coordinates the Housing Rehabilitation Program for the City of Olathe's residents. Responsibilities include management of the program participant life cycle from application to repayment, coordinating with contractors and inspectors, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes program participant applications; determines eligibility of prospective program participants by utilizing federal, state, county, and local regulations; processes pre-qualifications and maintains accurate records of all program participants.

• Coordinates with contractors and program participants regarding approved project scopes and estimates; conducts and coordinates project inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Monitors forecasting tools, wait list, and funding levels to ensure adequate funds are available for projects and programs; assists with grant writing and preparation of grant compliance reporting.

• Supports quality control audits of program participant files for Housing Rehab programs in compliance with U.S. Housing and Urban Development Program (HUD) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations.

• Researches HUD rules, regulations, and laws to ensure compliance; monitors and ensures Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Federal Notices, and subsequent rulings are properly applied; acts as subject-matter expert for regulation changes and cross trains appropriate team members.

• Recruits and retains new contractors for the Housing Rehab Program.

Qualifications

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in property management, project management, planning, or related field is required.

Experience with housing, human service programs, or CDBG programs is preferred. Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office basic functions is required.

Education: A high school diploma is required. Preference is given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, construction management, project management, or a relevant field.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.

Language: Proficiency with verbal and written English language is required. Additional proficiency with Spanish and American Sign Language preferred.

Environmental or Physical Demands: This role works primarily in an indoor office environment.

However, site inspections will require work to be completed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This work also requires one to walk considerable distances, sometimes over uneven terrain, climb stairs, bend, squat, kneel, and reach.