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Community Housing Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


 

 





Office Manager


Community Housing Network is a non-profit organization currently providing affordable housing solutions to people in Oakland and Macomb counties.  Community Housing Network is currently entering into contract with Community Living Services (CLS) for property and asset management services in Wayne County.  Under this contract, Community Housing Network will have an opening for a a self-motivated Office Manager/ Bookkeeper who will provide support to small group of  staff and oversee the day to day functions of a small remote office in Wayne.  Financial responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders and coordinating financial information with Accounting Department at company’s main office in Troy.   Administrative duties will also be a part of the position, including administrative support to housing and leasing staff in a small satellite office, coordinating office supply orders and inventory, filing, database management as well as additional office management duties. 


Job Responsibilities include :



  • Office Management

  • Bookkeeping

  • Coordinating with main office operations and accounting teams to handle the needs of remote office

  • Administrative Support for small staff of employees

  • Answering phones and filing

Requirements include:  Bookkeeper / Office Manager Qualifications:



  • 3+ years of experience with bookkeeping and office support

  • Ability to work independently and strong organizational skills

  • Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook and Access)

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Self-motivated

 


HPRP Housing Stabilization Coordinator


The HPRP Housing Stabilization Coordinator is responsible to direct client contact with potential HPRP program participants. Coordinator reports directly to the HPRP Program Management. This position serves in a myriad of roles by providing services within the community during interactions with homeless and precariously housed individuals and households in need, networking with other agencies and stakeholders to offer unified and collaborative efforts to provide services. The HPRP Housing Stabilization Coordinator is responsible for a wide-range of duties all of which require: excellent organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to multi-task and to be pro-active and self-directed, excellent record-keeping and reporting skills, and proficient computer skills with advanced understanding of computer applications and programs.


 


 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


 



  • Implement schedules for outreach into the community to provide promotion of HPRP availability at both the community and citizen level.

  • Interface with other community agency members to develop and implement synchronized outreach efforts that address emergency, short term and long term housing needs, and other related service needs of homeless and at risk households, creating a centralized location for access of the resources and information.

  • Participate in community-based activities when appropriate such as Project Connect, PIT Count, and Human Services Fairs.

  • Continue to work with community representatives to identify and solicit other agencies, organizations, groups and programs, businesses, volunteer organizations, advocacy and peer groups, and private and government agencies with resources for outreach and service provision efforts to increase membership and collaborative efforts of the group.

  • Conduct intake/assessments for homeless and at risk households during face to face interaction to determine financial assistance, short term and long term housing needs.

  • Provide housing and community agency resource materials to all HPRP program applicants.

  • If a potential HPRP Program Participant requires long term housing needs as identified in the assessment and deemed inappropriate for HPRP, appropriate referrals will be made to other community resources and services.

  • Conduct rent calculations for all HPRP program participants receiving financial assistance for housing.

  • Conduct all cost based eligible HPRP services and assistance provided to HPRP program participants.

  • Create a housing stabilization plan to applicable program participants by developing housing goals to increase and maintain self sufficiency. Provide ongoing monitoring and revise plan as needed.

  • Provide housing stabilization services in accordance with the housing stabilization plan on an ongoing basis for program participants, working with HPRP program participants.

  • Schedule and conduct quarterly assessments for HPRP program participants and revise housing stabilization plans as needed.

  • Report to HPRP Management issues related to noncompliance to trigger development of an individualized Termination Prevention Plan, provide supportive materials and documentation as applicable.

  • Conduct exit interviews and assessment, providing additional community resources as needed to all exiting applicants.

 


 



  • Provide survey to exiting HPRP program participants. Follow up surveys are provided in accordance with specific HPRP program requirements.

  • Continue to identify and interface with landlords to establish positive professional relationships and advocate on behalf of HPRP program participants.

  • Collect and input data into the local HMIS to provide statistics regarding HPRP Program Applicants and Participants, as well as documentation of all contacts, assistance and services provided. Information will be entered in a timely manner to insure accuracy of all reports/demographics at any given time.

  • Arrange/conduct HQS Inspections for new lease signings

  • Prepares paperwork and conducts recertification HQS Inspections

  • Other duties and projects as assigned

 


 


Performance Standards:



  • Timely completion of required documentation, paperwork, and tasks

  • Compliance with HUD and local governing agency/entity regulations and standards

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

  • Timely submission of Time and Expense reports

  • Maintain equipment in good working order

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively, both internally and externally, with individuals with diverse backgrounds.

  • Effective communication and writing skills.

  • Organizational and management skills to supervise and guide others.

  • Working knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office, internet and databases.

  • Strong leadership skills to promote development and vision to create a successful program consistent with agency’s mission.

 


Credentials:


A valid bachelor’s degree in a human services related field, appropriate licensure is preferred. Experience working with homeless and precariously housed persons and at risk households. Experience working with community agencies and resources as well as landlords.


 


 


Executive Administrative Assistant - Part time      
Serves as primary administrative support for President. Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Requires excellent project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients, vendors and board members. Duties include calendar and project management for agency President and handling all board member communications on behalf of President. 


Requirements: 

All requirements expected for Administrative Assistant and the following:
Have minimum of 2 years experience supervising Admin Support Personnel

•Strong leadership skills and the ability to establish good working relationships
•Thorough understanding of all specialized administrative duties
•Must have demonstrated experience establishing priorities and meeting strict project deadlines
•Must be able to work under pressure
•Must have strong initiative and ability to be self-directed
•Advanced computer skills with the ability to train others in system usage