The Coalition is Hiring a Program Manager for the OAHMP Program

COALITION FOR HOME REPAIR
Program Manager Description
($31,200 for 20 hours/week)

SUMMARY:

The Coalition for Home Repair promotes the preservation of safe, healthy, affordable housing for all by supporting the work of home repair and rehabilitation partners nationwide. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the Coalition’s three-year U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) grant and must be experienced in housing rehabilitation and/or aging in place modifications*.  The Program Manager also provides training and technical assistance for home repair nonprofits including grant subrecipients. The duties of this position are subject to change based on the needs of the organization and future grant funding. The Program Manager reports to the Executive Director. This is a new, part-time hourly (20 hours/week) non-exempt hybrid position requiring regular travel to parts of the Eastern District of Kentucky. 

*Experience in occupational therapy is preferred, but not required.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Works with staff to ensure optimal and successful project implementation and oversight.
• Provides the monitoring and reporting of grant funds to ensure compliance with requirements, including conducting site visits to subrecipients.
• Helps prepare and track grant disbursements; responds to requests from Coalition staff and grant subrecipients about project information.
• Assists the Executive Director in the development and monitoring of the overall grant program.

Training & Technical Assistance: 

• Oversees educational programs for home repair nonprofits including grant subrecipients.
• Identifies and builds learning and development training programs in alignment with program goals.
• Provides training and technical assistance by securing guest speakers, organizes and facilitates training opportunities, and evaluates educational classes.
• Participates in continuing education related to compliance, aging in place, program evaluation, etc.
• Helps lead ReFrame Conference, an annual in-person gathering of Coalition members.
• Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Performs other duties as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Background

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Experience in occupational therapy*, housing rehabilitation, and/or aging in place modifications.
• Experience with grants (federal preferred).
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Familiarity with home repair, nonprofits, and/or leading educational programs.

*Experience in occupational therapy is preferred, but not required.

Qualitative Skills & Characteristics

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and cooperatively to produce professional results.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to learn quickly and monitor activities that have complex regulations.
• Good problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage tasks that require a high degree of accuracy.
• Experienced with delegation and task facilitation.
• Comfortable using Google Docs, Forms, Spreadsheets, and/or Microsoft Office products (experience with Salesforce is a plus).
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work remotely.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

The Coalition for Home Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please note in the application form or email Freyja@CoalitionForHomeRepair.org.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Resume and Cover Letter should be emailed to Freyja Harris, freyja@coalitionforhomerepair.org.

Closing date for applications: August 31, 2024