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Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.

About First Place for Youth We're a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work at First Place For Youth :

• Meaningful Impact : Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.
• Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you'll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.
• Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.
• Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.

• Develop and maintain inventory of landlords and property managers who have expressed interest in participating in the RRH Program.
• Engage landlords and property managers to build and sustain relationships - network with landlords, renter's associations, property management businesses, and county wide housing providers.
• Guide and educate TAY on how to search for, secure and maintain permanent affordable housing, including tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
• Provide assistance to TAY with completing housing forms, applications and obtaining required verifications to determine qualifications for housing.
• May conduct housing workshops and presentations to participants, staff, and community partners.

• Conduct landlord recruitment and establish relationships with landlords, property owners, and property management companies.
• Engage with local landlord organizations and housing associations to educate them on housing subsidy opportunities to increase visibility and awareness.
• Conduct comprehensive housing searches to identify units that meet participant needs
• Negotiate lease on behalf of the participant
• Coordinate viewings and partner with TAY Case Managers to ensure that all paperwork gets completed timely.
• Support with setting up utilities, securing deposits, and credit check fees.
• Support with moving costs and some furniture dependent upon funding.
• Utilize Fair Market Rate to determine acceptable rents and ensure rent reasonableness standards.
• Educate participants on tenancy requirements including rent portion expectations.

• Document efforts and activities in relevant electronic systems (AppFolio, Apricot, or other systems assigned) promptly.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical files on all client and property/landlord relationships.
• Track changes in tenant portions of rent and subsidy amount.
• Ensure that participants are aware of their portion of rent and they know when and how to make payment directly to the landlord.
• Coordinate closely with First Place for Youth's Housing Department leadership and finance to ensure that landlord rents are accurate and issued timely.

• Regularly collaborate with TAY Case Managers to ensure that participants are consistently paying their rent on time, cultivate healthy relationships with neighbors, and resolve tenancy issues.
• Immediately respond to lease violations or other complaints, with the goal of finding resolutions that do not jeopardize housing stability.
• Coordinate solutions with landlord prior to eviction proceedings.
• Ensure landlords fulfill their legal obligations including conducting repairs, issuing proper notices and supporting participants' rights to Fair Housing
• Provide First Place for Youth point of contact to ensure rapid response to participant challenges and needs that may arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• 2 years' experience with Real estate or Property Management experience desired
• A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers.

• Knowledge of housing availability in San Francisco and surrounding counties preferred.
• Relationships with landlords & apartments highly desired.
• Previous experience partnering with Housing Authority with section 8 voucher or equivalent experience a plus.
• Knowledge of current housing laws, fair market rents and rent reasonableness standards
• Driving is a requirement of the job - must have possession of current CA driver's license, access to a vehicle and personal automobile insurance.
• Ability to drive to multiple locations throughout the day in and around the bay area for housing search
• Proven ability to develop authentic, supportive relationships with youth and young adults.
• Computer Skills-- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems.
• Strong Communication Skills- Exceptional oral and written 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

• 15 days of vacation time in the first year
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 floating holidays
• 15 paid holidays
• Employee's choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans
• Principal dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans
• Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid sabbatical
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service & Support
• Detail-oriented

Housing Specialist - Affordable Housing Programs

Category: Administration

Main location: United States, Ohio, Columbus

Position ID: J

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

Temporary Full-Time | Mid-December 2025 - Mid-April 2026

Looking to make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in the affordable housing space? CGI Federal's Housing Sector team is hiring temporary full-time Housing Specialists to support our work with public housing authorities (PHAs) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven team and help families access safe, stable housing.

This project runs from mid-December 2025 through mid-April 2026, and while the role is temporary, we anticipate the possibility of follow-on permanent employment on other Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) projects for strong performers.

This is an onsite position that can be located in either Columbus, OH or Belton, TX

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As a Housing Specialist, you'll manage a caseload of applicants, tenants, and landlords participating in HUD's HCVP. You'll be responsible for ensuring program compliance, processing housing assistance, and delivering excellent service to all stakeholders.

Your day-to-day will include:

. Reviewing applications and verifying eligibility

. Calculating income, rent, and subsidy amounts

. Managing re-certifications, program moves, and portability requests

. Communicating with landlords and tenants to resolve questions and ensure smooth processing

. Using CGI's internal systems and Microsoft Office tools to track and document case activity

. Staying up to date on HUD policies and your local PHA's administrative plan

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

We're looking for detail-oriented, organized professionals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

. Associate's degree required (Bachelor's preferred), ideally in Business, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field

. At least 1 year of customer service experience (housing, real estate, or social services experience is a plus)

. Experience with housing software systems is a plus

. Strong attention to detail and time management skills

. Comfort with math and financial calculations

. Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal

. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)

. Ability to learn and navigate multiple systems

. Must be able to obtain HCVP Specialist certification within one year (we'll help you get there)

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $31,200.00 - $69,200.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well-being programs

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Skills:

• Conflict Resolution

• Customer Service & Support

• Detail-oriented

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because.

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.

A nonprofit organization in New York City is looking to add a new Housing Specialist to their growing team in Brooklyn. In this role, the Housing Specialist will be responsible for addressing the housing needs of clients residing in the organization's domestic violence shelters.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Tues to Fri (10am to 6pm) + Sat (12pm to 8pm)
• Setting: Domestic Violence Shelter

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients as they transition from shelter to permanent housing
• Identify permanent housing options
• Develop and maintain a database of housing resources
• Conduct individual sessions and support groups around housing issues
• Provide referrals, advocacy, follow-up, and assistance with housing application
• Develop partnerships with government and community agencies to help increase clients' access to meaningful housing
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of related work experience
• BA Degree / will consider Associates or GED with 4+ years experience in field
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of Domestic Violence within and against Disenfranchised communities, including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues
• Working knowledge of women's issues, sensitivity to women's needs, etc.
• Computer savvy
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in Housing Development / Management, Real Estate and/or Case Management
• 1+ year of Counseling experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and/or a related field strongl
  

HOUSING ADVISOR – HOUSING COUNSELOR

Job purpose

Provides prepurchase counseling to assist clients in becoming mortgage ready for homeownership and to improve the financial stability of Homeport residents; provides financial counseling to residents; facilitates education workshops; and engages in community outreach to promote successful homeownership for low to moderate income working families.

Duties and responsibilities

· Classroom Education

· Develops curriculum, secures speakers, and facilitates education programs for clients and Homeport residents.

· Teaches education classes.

· Alternative work schedules are required, to include evenings and weekends, based on business needs.

· Client Homebuyer & Financial Counseling

· Pulls and analyzes client individual credit reports to determine credit quality and debt to income ratios; creates individual spending plans.

· Counsels’ clients to advise on becoming mortgage ready to include creating savings plans and action plans to achieve the goal of homeownership.

· Provides post purchase counseling.

· Proactively counsels with clients and provides strategies to prevent foreclosure on their homes.

· Provides counseling by telephone, Zoom or in-person.

· Documentation

· Maintains attendance records and documentation of all client interactions in CounselorMax database.

· conducts follow-up contacts with lenders and clients to determine outcomes of education and counseling provided.

COMMUNITY OURTREACH AND MARKETING

· Attends public speaking events to promote Homeport, Housing Advisory Services, and down payment assistance programs.

· Participates in community networking opportunities.

· Participates in identifying opportunities to provide information to the Homeport residents and public about Housing Advisory Services programs.

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school preferred.
• 3-5 years of previous work experience in the field of housing counseling or lending.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• HUD counseling certification a plus.
• HECM counseling certification a plus.

Required

• Strong problem/conflict resolution skills.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience in handling negotiations and providing appropriate solutions.
• Attention to detail and strong administrative skills.

Licensing and Certification

· Current HUD counseling certification preferred. Ability to obtain HUD certification required within 90 days of hire.

Homeport Behaviors and Values:

Supports Homeport’s mission of creating strong communities by developing quality, affordable homes on a cornerstone of dignity, security, and opportunity.

Homeport’s Core Values Are:

• Trust
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Inclusion
• Quality

Tools and Equipment

Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, etc.

Personal computer and office equipment will be used daily.

Physical requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to work a nonstandard work week and/or work evening hour, may be required. There may be occasion travel on company and/or personal time as well as work at various locations. This position requires a reliable, personal means of transportation. The individual in this position must hold and maintain Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Housing Specialist

Location:W. Lancaster, CA

Job ID:4264

Salary:$23.53 - $4.77 Per Hour

Area of Interest:Housing

Division:Adult Services

Shift Type:Day

About Us:

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans- services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at

PAY RATE: 23.53 - 24.77 Per Hour

BENEFITS:VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate;

• Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments

• Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the VOALA programs and the unique needs of participants

• Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed

• Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program

• Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed

• Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction

• As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants

• Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan

• Coordinates follow-up services with case management team

• Additional duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants.

• Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments

• Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program

• Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program

• Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community.

• Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs

• Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts

• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor-s Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years)

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery and or homelessness individuals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)

• Experience and familiarity using a HMIS (homeless database)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Housing Specialist

Location:Garden Grove, CA

Job ID:4254

Salary:$23.53 - $4.77 Per Hour

Area of Interest:Housing

Division:Adult Services

Shift Type:Day

About Us:

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans- services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at

PAY RATE: 23.53 - 24.77 Per Hour

BENEFITS:VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Housing Specialist is responsible for identifying suitable housing options for program participants and their families, and assisting the participants to achieve sustainable and healthy independent living.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless participants, including referral to VOALA shelters as appropriate;

• Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments

• Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the VOALA programs and the unique needs of participants

• Conducts habitability and lead-based paint inspections of housing options as needed

• Works directly (One on One) with landlords on behalf of clients and program

• Develops support systems to meet individual client's housing needs; coordinates and facilitates move-in activities, rental negotiations, and service referrals as needed

• Facilitates the use of community resources to assist both tenants and landlords in the event of problems leading to potential eviction

• As a member of the program case management team, provides information referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance with permanent housing placement for participants

• Assists case managers in conducting the comprehensive screenings and assessments to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop an Individual Service Plan

• Coordinates follow-up services with case management team

• Additional duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Identifies and locates housing options suitable for homeless program participants.

• Creates and maintains a housing database linking tenants to apartments

• Communicates with landlords and familiarize them with the program

• Works one-on-one with landlords to help clients, and represent program

• Develops Support system for clients to achieve and keep permanent housing, involving landlords and services available in the community.

• Coordinates efforts with Case Management team, supporting Case Management initiatives for clients served, meets regularly to stay current with client needs

• Participates in Community engagement and outreach efforts

• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor-s Degree in Social Services or related discipline, Or Equivalent combination of education and work experience (four years)

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience working with veterans, people in recovery and or homelessness individuals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)

• Experience and familiarity using a HMIS (homeless database)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Housing Specialist

About Young Community Developers

Established in 1973, YCD is a nonprofit organization who serves residents of all ages living in the most historically underserved communities of San Francisco. YCD takes a holistic approach via a delivery eco-system of services designed to empower residents in achieving economic mobility, in turn building and sustaining a positive community by providing them with education opportunities, workforce development training, and social services. YCD's philosophy is that every individual should have the right to sustainable and generational economic mobility, aiming to break the cycle of poverty. Each year YCD provides around 1,200 community members with employment and training services through their programs and partnerships. YCD is also proud to share that they have been voted by Non-Profit Times as one of the top 50 best nonprofits of its size to work for in the United States!

Project Overview

Committed to serving the Southwest Sector and in an effort to address the affordable housing crisis in San Francisco with a priority on the Southeast Sector exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Young Community Developers (YCD) is looking to hire a Housing Specialist to join the Housing Team to provide direct services and administration of Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) OR Rental Housing Counseling (RHC). This team member will work directly with clients who are low-income tenant households at risk of homelessness, eviction, displacement, and/or housing instability.

POSITION SUMMARY

To address the housing crisis in San Francisco with a focus on the Southeast Sector, the role of Housing Specialist is to deploy vital housing assistance. Managed by the Program Coordinator, the Housing Specialist is a field based and maintains direct contact with clients to ensure that households receive the appropriate level of wrap-around services and financial assistance based on identified needs. This role is key to providing our community with excellent services through intake, client engagement, case management, referrals, community engagement, landlord engagement, and processing Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) OR Rental Housing Counseling (RHC) applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Case Management -

Manage a moderate case load of ERAP OR RHC clients: guiding clients through the City's requirements and application process, verifying documentation, case notes, and processing clients in need of housing assistance through ERAP OR RHC.

Based on client assessment, make the appropriate referrals to other resources internally

and externally.

Case notes and documentation entry tasks using Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Google workspace and other technology platforms as directed by grant contracts.

Landlord engagement as it relates to the requirements of ERAP OR RHC.

Data and Evaluation -

Maintains data quality assurance in both the funders and internal platforms: documentation, case notes and general compliance on data as stated in grant contracts

Assists in preparation for program audits and monitoring visits.

Demonstrates an understanding of compliance with agency, funder, and governmental reporting requirements.

ONEYCD -

Participates in regular team, agency, funder, and community meetings/outreach.

Upholds YCD's mission to break the cycle of generational poverty for communities of color through the day-to-day tasks.

Support YCD's growth and evolving nature to best support our community.

Leads by example YCD's key performance indicator:

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Awareness (KSA's):

Having achieved a satisfactory level of professional/technical knowledge and/or skill in position-related areas; Keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the community YCD serves while embracing the movement for which it stands.

2. Performance:

Attendance- Reporting to work regularly within timekeeping guidelines. Planning and notifying for most absences. Arrives and departs, as scheduled, in a timely manner. Arranges schedule or workload coverage upon absence. Punctual and timely meetings start and end when chairing or participating. Attentive engagement during meetings.

3. Accountability/Results:

Assuming responsibility for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing excellence standards rather than waiting for others to impose or enforce them. Takes personal ownership, encouraging others to do the same, for actions and outcomes, regardless of positive or negative consequences. Monitors results and takes action or notifies appropriate others of problems or issues. Keeps commitments and promises to the best of one's ability; demonstrates sensitivity, good judgment, and sincerity when meeting expectations or disappointing others is unavoidable. Admits mistakes and provides explanations without rationalizing or justifying judgment or actions; refocuses efforts to remedy, when necessary, in a humble and timely manner.

4. Adaptability:

Dealing effectively with change and acclimating or adjusting to a dynamic environment. Easily adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages multiple tasks and competing priorities. Changes approach or methods as needed to fit the situation. Readily deals with unexpected delays, events, or changes.

5. Ethics/Integrity:

Exhibiting practices and behaviors reflective of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing proper and appropriate moral business conduct. Respects others. Maintains consistency, commitments, and confidentiality. Earns and affords trust. Characterizes personal and professional honesty, integrity, and ethics. Supports and upholds organizational vision, mission, values, principles, climate, culture etc. Avoids conflict of interest and/or illegal or illicit business activity.

6. Professional Impact

Creating a good impression by commanding attention and respect; Displaying a confident demeanor. Dresses appropriately and maintains professional business-like image and attire. Displays professional disposition with an open and warm demeanor by appearing composed. Communicates assertively with poise and a self-assured tone and volume. Demonstrates confidence and maintains calm composure.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To best mitigate the spread of disease and protect our staff, it is a condition of employment that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Because YCD prioritizes the health and well-being of employees, proof of vaccination will be required upon hire and be kept on file for each employee.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

A successful candidate will possess:

• B.A./B.S. degree in a related field OR at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to meet the needs of the community by working nontraditional hours as needed, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and the ability and willingness to work with economically and culturally diverse clientele from various professional and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written communications, patience, diplomacy, and high level of customer service skills.
• Ability to think critically, problem solve and be resourceful.
• Must have proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be comfortable with and adapt quickly to organizational, program and departmental changes.
• Strong values, alignment and commitment to the mission of Young Community Developers and to individuals from diverse populations.
• Well organized, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targeted outcomes, excellent team player. True attention to detail, ability to complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Continuous commitment to improve occupational knowledge.

• Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
• Generous zero to low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision premiums, and Life insurance
• Free life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-sponsored Health Spending Account with eligible plans
• 2 weeks of vacation accrued annually for the first 2 years of employment
• Accrued paid sick time; 96 hours max
• 15 paid holidays annually
• Personal Birthday Holiday
• End-of-Year paid Respite Week
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health & Wellness services for all employees
• 4% company 401K contribution after one year of service and 21 Years of Age
• Professional development program to promote career advancement
• Discounts in retail, travel, and entertainment
• A fun, purposeful, and inclusive culture through in-office events, volunteerism, and community-based networking opportunities.