Resident Initiatives Coordinator (Local Government) - York City Housing Authority

Are you interested in working with residents of York County to help them receive the services they need to be successful? If so consider joining the York County Housing Authority (YHA) as a Resident Initiatives Coordinator to become an important link between residents and management. We are dedicated to providing decent, safe, and affordable homes to individuals and families with limited incomes. Your hard work will focus on ensuring meaningful collaborations with community partners and striving for sustainable residences that contribute to the future health and well-being of York County. Apply today to unleash your potential and make a meaningful impact throughout your community!

As a Resident Initiatives Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, the further development, and implementation of resident initiatives and programming for residents in assigned assisted housing units/areas. Work involves planning and implementing programs and activities for residents, fostering their skills and self-sufficiency, and connecting them with community resources. You will have the opportunity to act as a liaison between public and private local community service organizations, the resident associations, and residents, providing them with informational and referral services. Specific duties include:

• Program development: planning and organizing activities that enhance residents' skills in human relations, self-sufficiency, and community engagement
• Community engagement: promoting YHA and non-YHA sponsored activities within the community to provide residents with opportunities for participation
• Communication: creating and distributing newsletters to inform residents about upcoming programs and events
• Resource coordination: connecting residents with relevant resources and services within the community
• Resident support: assisting residents in forming or strengthening resident organizations, helping resident groups with activities and community issues, and supporting the development of informal support networks

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are flexible: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional meetings outside of work hours will be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in public or private human relations or counseling work, and a bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences or in education; or
• Any combination of experience or training which provided the applicant with the above listed required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.