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    Homeownership Program Specialist - Portland, United States - Habitat for Humanity International

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    Description
    The Homeownership Program Specialist will work with department staff in an administrative and support role.

    The position will serve as the main point of contact for inquiries into the department, directing folks to the correct person based on their needs.

    Administrative support will be provided in several areas including data entry, organization, and communication to homebuyers/homeowners, home repair applicants, and clients.

    This position will also support the planning and coordination of a number of department events and classes, including homeowner celebrations.


    Responsibilities:
    Data Entry and Program Evaluation (45% of time)

    Support data collection initiatives by entering and cleaning program data
    Maintain and update HomeKeeper database with home sale information, historical data, event attendance, participant data, and in progress applications for the home ownership
    Track attendance at homeowner educational classes through HomeKeeper
    Enter project and program participant data from Home Repair program projects into the HomeKeeper database
    Support the tracking of metrics and collating of program evaluation data
    Support the development of reports for inter and intra-departmental reporting and learning

    Program Support (40% of time)

    Process applications to Habitat programs, including assisting with document collection and financial review of applicants to the Homeownership and Home Repair programs
    Facilitate mass mailings to applicants during application rounds including updates on application status
    Scan and file mortgage documents after home closings
    Support program staff with administrative tasks, including attendance tracking, and contacting program participants and applicants.
    Assist with mass mailings to Habitat homeowners including property tax bills in October, annually
    Answer phone calls and field questions about Habitat's programs and application processes

    Support planning and coordination of department events and classes, both virtual and in-person, including scheduling interpreters, reserving rooms, managing check-in, recordings, and follow-up as needed.

    Other Duties (15% of time)


    Create and sustain strong working partnerships with other members of the team and contribute to Habitat's culture of teamwork and collaboration.

    Other duties as assigned by Program Evaluation and Data Manager.

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:


    One year of experience working with people of low/moderate incomes from diverse backgrounds in a social service or housing organization.

    Commitment to serving families and individuals with low-incomes and advancing the critical call for affordable homeownership.
    Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills and the ability to think strategically.
    Excel at prioritizing and managing various projects and deadlines; attention to detail a must.
    Comfortable working in a collaborative environment, as part of a team as well as independently.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills, effective with diverse audiences.
    Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
    Ability to work in a fast-paced, open, team-oriented, business casual office.
    Able to work nights and weekends as necessary.

    Any combination of education, certification, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered to meet the following:

    Verbal fluency in Vietnamese, Burmese, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Amharic, or other language.
    Working with Salesforce or similar CRMs.
    Knowledge of local area social services and community resources.

    Work Environment and Physical Demands

    Office/Hyrbrd
    Human-paced, open, team-oriented, business casual office
    This position may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on responsibilities, performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
    The employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines
    This is largely a sedentary role with some filing work, which requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, and stand on a stool as necessary
    This position may have occasional local travel – typically to other Habitat locations

    Schedule

    40 hours a week, Office Hours M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
    Occasional weeknight/weekend work as necessary for events


    Starting Wage Expectations:
    Minimum $18.75 to wage range midpoint of $22.50. Placement will generally not exceed the midpoint based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full wage range is $18.75 to $26.25.


    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
    Health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescription)
    Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
    Dental insurance
    Generous paid time off
    3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
    Flexible spending accounts
    Short-term & long-term disability insurance
    Life insurance
    Employee assistance program
    And more


    How to Apply:

    Submit the following materials at:
    Cover letter addressing how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for this position.
    Resume

    Three professional references
    Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

    ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FOLLOW APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

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    Location:
    Portland,OR

    Job Type:

    Employment Type:
    Affiliate

    Job Function:
    US Affiliate

    Travel:
    About Habitat for Humanity


    Habitat for Humanity , founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia.

    Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope.

    Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.

    Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

    At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued.

    As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.

    We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work.

    In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.

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