Housing and Community Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Guidehouse Full time

Job Summary:

Guidehouse is seeking a Housing and Community Development Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in policy, programs, operations, and funding sources related to housing and community development. The specialist will work with state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, homeless services offices, and departments of human services to provide guidance and support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide policy analysis and program design for housing and community development projects
  • Develop and implement financing strategies for housing and community development initiatives
  • Work with clients to identify and secure funding sources for housing and community development projects
  • Develop and implement operations and management plans for housing and community development projects
  • Provide guidance and support to clients on grants management, equitable development, social impact evaluation, monitoring and compliance, and publicly available funding for housing and community development

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1+ years of experience working on local, state, or federal housing and community development projects
  • Experience in community development planning, housing policy, affordable housing
  • Knowledge of federal housing programs and funding
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to research, analyze and synthesize data in a meaningful way
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and communicate regularly with project leadership and client points of contact

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend


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