Job Description

Community Impact Coordinator/Resident Services

ABOUT US

POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment.



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ABOUT THE ROLE

POAH Communities is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a

Community Impact Coordinator

for our Elgin Manor and Wing Schoolhouse locations. The Community Impact Coordinator will serve in a vitally important role as the liaison between the residents who live at our apartments and the POAH Communities Community Impact department.
Elgin Manor is a 100-unit affordable senior community in a campus-like wooded setting in Elgin, IL. The apartments are fully supported by a Section 8 (HAP) rental assistance contract with 99 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom apartments. POAH acquired the property in 2019 in a portfolio purchase that also included the former Wing Schoolhouse in downtown Elgin. In 2023 POAH completed a 14-month renovation (the property's first substantial upgrade in decades) that included improvements to all 100 apartments and enhances residents' comfort and experience. - new windows, air conditioners and appliances as well as bathroom upgrades, lighting, flooring, and paint. ADA units were upgraded to current requirements.
Elgin Schoolhouse is an affordable family property located in the historic Abbey Saunders Wing Schoolhouse near downtown Elgin, IL with 27 studio, 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom apartments. POAH acquired Elgin Schoolhouse in 2019, almost 40 years after the former school had been converted to a residential building in 1980, and completed an 11-month renovation of the property in 2022, the property's first substantial upgrade in decades. Renovations included improvements to all 27 apartments - new windows, air conditioners and appliances as well as bathroom upgrades, lighting, flooring, and paint.
Elgin Manor
Wing Schoolhouse

ABOUT YOUR IMPACT

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Community Impact Coordinator will be responsible for assisting and supporting residents in the following ways:
Assess the needs of residents and families by administering an annual resident survey Develop and implement supportive service programming in collaboration with residents, site staff & management and local community service providers Coordinate the delivery of services with local human service providers Identify promising programs or opportunities for youth and families in the community, examples include: health workshops, benefits enrollment, meal delivery programs, community building activities and more. Maintain all necessary information regarding services to residents in a confidential manner following the regulatory guidance provided by HUD. Establish program targets, track and measure progress. Analyze and use outcomes data as the basis for continuous program improvement, then report program outcomes to internal and external stakeholders Effectively communicate with residents by newsletter, flyer, bulletin board, etc., to ensure residents are informed of available resources and programs Remain updated on Fair Housing, EIV, ADA, mandated reporting and other pertinent HUD rules and regulations and lease, house rules and related documents governing tenant residency at the assigned community Attend all required meetings and prepare and participate in additional and/or special Projects, as required from time to time by the Property Manager.

ABOUT YOU

Qualified candidates will ideally have:
Minimum of three years prior experience in resident/social service programs (preferably in affordable housing) Ability to work with and motivate diverse resident populations Basic proficiency in the use of computers including Word and Excel Demonstrated time management skills and proven organizational skills Resident Coordinator certification is a plus College degree ideally with a focus in social work, urban planning, public health, human services, or community development is a plus

BENEFITS AT POAH COMMUNITIES

POAH Communities prioritizes the wellbeing of you and your family by offering a comprehensive benefits package:

Health & Wellness:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts

Financial:

401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching

Time Off:

15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.

Paid Leave:

12 weeks Parental Leave; Bereavement; Jury Duty; Voting

Incentives:

Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming

Professional development opportunities:

tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications
Our salary structure is competitive and reflects individual experience. POAH Communities embraces equal opportunity employment and values workforce diversity. For additional details, please visit our website at www.poahcommunities.com/careers.

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