Shared Housing Program Coordinator

OVERVIEW

The Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) is seeking a full-time employee to serve as the Program Coordinator for the Shared Housing Program for Older Adults, a new program for the WHA launching in 2025. The Shared Housing Program for Older Adults will match home providers (typically homeowners) with persons seeking affordable housing (home seekers). At least one member of the shared housing arrangement will be required to be an older adult (age 55+). In the first year of the program, we expect to make at least 25 shared housing matches and serve at least 50 households. The Program Coordinator will manage all aspects of the Shared Housing Program for Older Adults under the direct supervision of the WHA’s Community Housing Locator and supported by the WHA’s Executive Director.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with older adults around issues of housing insecurity and relevant community resources. This individual will be responsible for identifying home providers and home seekers who would be ideal for a shared housing situation; conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate physical, emotional, and social functioning and strengths; and analyzing, comparing, and evaluating various interventions to stabilize housing and establish a sustainable housing situation. This position also includes programmatic development; data entry, analysis, and evaluation; grant reporting; volunteer management; and, community outreach and engagement. It is essential that this individual is able to work well independently and as a member of a small team in a fast-paced environment.

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TO APPLY

A. Position open until filled; early submission is encouraged.

B. Send resume and cover letter as one Microsoft Word or PDF Document to: [email protected].

Early submission is encouraged (by January 31st); send resume and cover letter as one document to [email protected]