Community Development Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States First Place for Youth Full time
About First Place for Youth

First Place for Youth is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Development Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing and managing housing for a diverse population of young adults. This is a part-time position required to work onsite and in the community Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain an inventory of appropriate units for program participants by networking with landlords, renter's associations, property management businesses, and permanent housing providers in assigned regions.
  • Perform property and resident management duties for an assigned portfolio of master leased scattered sites within a specified region or county.
  • Oversee and coordinate move and relocation activities, including ensuring all paperwork for a landlord is complete, scheduling of lease signings and move-in dates, coordinating the delivery of furniture, turning on utilities, copying keys, turning units, and other housing-related duties as needed.
  • Conduct move-in/out, annual, and special inspections, including lead paint assessments and fire extinguisher expiration. Document the condition of units and work with landlords, vendors, and maintenance staff to perform necessary work.
  • Submit to the Program Manager for approval proposals with budgets for any repairs, maintenance, improvements, materials, equipment, purchases exceeding $500, and all proposed appliance purchases.
  • Oversee all maintenance, repairs, and unit turnovers in accordance with established Maintenance Policy and Procedure, which includes receiving requests, opening work orders, and tracking progress in the property management database, inspecting or verifying work is completed correctly, and closing out work orders documenting expenses.
  • Assist with the eviction process in accordance with landlord/tenant laws, including serving notices, preparing legal files, coordinating lockouts, and proper disposal of property.
  • Maintain master key system, update key log, track lock changes, and obtain new keys for all Youth and program staff.
  • When applicable, manage rent collection process and damage charges for residents.
  • Track and maintain a database of each lease obligation, rent, fees, and end and/or renewal dates.
  • Maintain as current all electronic and hard copy resident, landlord, vendor, and work order files in accordance with program regulations and First Place guidelines.
  • Update daily/weekly property management software, tracking systems, and program databases to support property, resident, and program evaluation and outcomes tracking.
  • Ensure timely and accurate resident, landlord, property, slating, and vacancy information, inspection, and work order data, and housing issues and resolutions and notes.
  • Review monthly landlord's and resident's rent rolls for accuracy and update to reflect all rent increases, prorations, and correct funding sources.
  • Adhere to all fair housing, ADA, landlord/tenant, and program laws/regulations.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates a capacity to secure and manage housing in a supportive housing program serving former foster youth.
  • Two years of experience working in affordable housing, housing navigation, and/or residential property management settings.
  • Working knowledge of landlord-tenant, fair housing, and ADA laws with the ability to comprehend regulatory and legal agreements, contracts, and the housing industry.
  • Subsidized housing regulation experience desired.
  • Experience working with resident service providers preferred.
  • Ability to deliver services through the lens of trauma-informed care, positive youth development, cultural humility, and responsiveness, and harm reduction.
  • Capacity to work independently in the field and a willingness to work collaboratively.
  • Must have a dependable car, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.
  • Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check.
  • Computer skills proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, and property management or data tracking software.
  • Experience with database systems is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information, compose engaging messages, and present data in a clear and inspiring manner.
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.
  • Commitment to cultural competency and diversity, deep commitment to social justice, and systems change that addresses barriers based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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