Several jobs across the state are listed below....
Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Inc. is seeking a Property Manager.
Summary of Position & Qualifications: Full time at downtown Grand Rapids supportive housing rental community. Strong computer, budgeting, human service and organizational skills are key. Bachelor's degree or two or more year’s related experience and/or training. Tax Credit and/or subsidized housing experience desired. Manages the day-to-day implementation of and compliance with policies, procedures, and programs ensuring well managed and maintained properties, placing emphasis on positive response to the concerns and needs of the residents, environmental health and safety, and quality management by performing the following duties personally or through directly supervised or other staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
To apply: send cover letter and resume to:
Property Management
Dwelling Place
101 Sheldon Blvd. SE Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Fax: (616) 454-5249
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Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Inc. wishes to announce a full-time position opening for Director of Fund Development.
Description: Dwelling Place is seeking a highly motivated individual with demonstrated success in the field of fundraising and communications to manage a comprehensive fund development plan with special emphasis on cultivation of individual and corporate donors.
Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Salary commensurate with experience and includes competitive benefit package. www.dwellingplacegr.org. EOE
To apply, please submit resume and letter of interest to:
Dennis Sturtevant
Chief Executive Officer
Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Inc.
101 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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The Center for Women in Transition is seeking a Transitional Housing Coordinator.
Hours: Full time
Preparation: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a not-for- profit, education, or human service setting. Prior experience working on behalf of domestic violence/sexual assault survivors and/or homeless populations strongly desired. Must be sensitive to issues of diversity. Strong administrative, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required. Understands and supports the philosophy of empowerment. Previous supervisory experience strongly desired. Dedicated to the agency’s mission and overall success of the program. Experience with Microsoft Office. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Job Summary: Coordinates all aspects of the agency’s Transitional Housing Program.
Supervises Transitional Housing direct service staff, interns, and volunteers. Works to establish cooperative relationships with local landlords and other housing and service providers. Provides vocational advocacy and case management to victims of domestic violence. Advocates on behalf of clients to help them meet vocational goals. Serves as manager on duty and participates in staff on-call rotation.
Deadline to apply: October 2, 2013
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Interim Program Director
411 Butternut Drive
Holland, MI 49424
The Center for Women in Transition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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PK Housing and Management (PK) is seeking an Administrative / Due Diligence Assistant with superior organizational skills. The right candidate will be able to work under tight deadlines and is able to multi-task and prioritize. They will be able to work with a small staff and can handle the day to day organizational elements of our development business.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Interested candidates should forward their resume along with a cover letter to dwr...@pkhousing.com
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Focus: HOPE for AmeriCorps*VISTA
Position: AmeriCorps*VISTA Development Data Systems
Job Description: Development of data systems management and data evaluation tools for Oakman Place Apartment on-site case managers. Familiarization with Lutheran Child and Family Services (LCFS) services, population served, and organizational goals for young adults leaving foster care. Design and development of program services for population served. Collaboration with on-site case manager to evaluate and troubleshoot program design and impact.
Member Duties: VISTA Member will develop data systems management and data evaluation tools so that residents in the Oakman Place Apartments will be better able to maintain gainful employment, manage their finances, afford permanent housing, and eliminate their dependence on government subsidies. Additionally, because this Member will work so closely with the data system and the analysis of data, they will be in a strong position to participate in the design and development of programs that meet needs as identified by data.
Program Benefits: Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms: Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time.
Service Areas: Children/Youth, Housing, Technology.
Skills: Leadership, General Skills, Writing/Editing, Conflict Resolution, Communications, Youth Development, Computers/Technology, Counseling.
Program Start/End Date: November 12, 2013-November 16, 2014
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Education level: College Graduate
Age Requirement: 18 and older
How to apply: my.americorps.gov
Application Deadline: September 20, 2013
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Focus: HOPE for AmeriCorps*VISTA.
Position: AmeriCorps*VISTA Grant Researcher and Development Strategist
Job Description: Familiarization with Focus: HOPE's grant writing and research procedures. Analysis of potential funding sources and fit with Focus: HOPE programming. Develop prospect approach for identified potential funding sources. Make recommendations to Manager of Government Affairs and Grantwriting and program leadership regarding funding opportunities. Write grants, proposals, and letters of inquiry per prospect strategy.
Member Duties: VISTA Members who will serve in Focus: HOPE's Grantwriting Department as grant researchers and writers will produce resource development strategies (including prospect research, analysis of 'fit' with programming, etc.) specifically related to the many areas of focus within Focus: HOPE's programming and the HOPE Village Initiative. They will also pursue such funding opportunities through grantwriting
Program Benefits: Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms: Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time.
Service Areas: Community and Economic Development, Technology, Hunger, Neighborhood Revitalization, Education, Children/Youth, Public Safety.
Skills: Writing/Editing, Education, Communications, Computers/Technology, Fund raising/Grant Writing.
Program Start/End Date: November 12, 2013-November 16, 2014
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Education level: College Graduate
Age Requirement: 18 and older
How to apply: my.americorps.gov
Application Deadline: September 20, 2013
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Focus: HOPE for AmeriCorps*VISTA.
Position: AmeriCorps*VISTA K-12 Education Program Developer
Job Description: Familiarization with HOPE Village Initiative's Education Continuum. Develop and design high-quality afterschool/summer school programming for HVI target area. Work closely with Focus: HOPE Schools of Excellence Committee. Familiarization with educational best practices, and the educational environment in the metro-Detroit area.
Member Duties: K-12 Education Program Developer VISTA Members will develop and design high-quality, affordable after-school and summer school programming with a focus on school-readiness and academic achievements for local K-12 students. The goal is that after the three-year project is complete, there will be a robust set of program established and strategic plans in place to develop and implement further programs in the K-12 education space.
Program Benefits: Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible.
Terms: Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time.
Service Areas: Education, Children/Youth.
Skills: General Skills, Writing/Editing, Leadership, Teaching/Tutoring,
Communications, Conflict Resolution, Education, Youth Development, First Aid, Computers/Technology, Public Speaking.
Program Start/End Date: November 12, 2013-November 16, 2014
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Education level: Some College
Age Requirement: 18 and older
How to apply: my.americorps.gov
Application Deadline: September 20, 2013
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Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. is looking for an experienced Multi-Family, Multi-Site Regional Manager to cover the state of Michigan. This position allows for telecommuting. This is a full-time position, with an excellent benefit package and attractive salary.
The Regional Property Managers should be experienced in Conventional Market Rate Affordable Housing and Management. Individuals with the Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation, Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) designation, and other affordable housing designations are preferred. Familiarity with One Site and/or Yardi is preferred.
Responsibilities include:
Qualifications include college education or equivalent work experience. The successful candidate will have five (5) plus years managerial experience with multi-site experience, ability to handle finances and work within a budget, experience with revenue management, exceptional communication skills, repositioning and marketing skills and ability to travel to various sites. This person must have experience as a Regional/Area Manager overseeing a large staff and between 100 and 1,000 units of housing. Candidates must also share the company’s vision and work ethic. Candidates local to the specified region preferred.
To apply, please submit your resume on-line including your salary requirements to jo...@mhmltd.com.
All submissions are confidential. Pre-employment credit/criminal and drug screen are required.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Wayne Metro Community Action Agency is seeking a Taylor Reading Corps Volunteer Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps Vista) member.
AmeriCorps*VISTA members commit to a year of service at an organization. The *VISTA program is a Federal program and differs from AmeriCorps State programs. *VISTAs work full-time (40 hours per week) on a specific project and do not provide direct service. Instead, they fill roles such as volunteer recruitment, marketing/promotions, resource development, and program planning or program start-up.
A *VISTA’s Compensation is paid by CNCS and includes: a Living Stipend of $11,676 per year; Choice of a $5,550 Education Award or $1,500 End of Service Stipend; Health Care Benefits; Possible Child Care Assistance (depending on need); and Professional Development/Training. Host Sites for *VISTA members are asked to make a small contribution, called cost-share, to cover a portion of these expenses.
Applications will not be accepted after Monday, September 23, 2013 at 5pm. All applications must be submitted online through the AmeriCorps eGrants portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
To help ensure that all Taylor School District students become successful learners, the Taylor Reading Corps will form and sustain a network of volunteers who will work individually with identified students to increase their reading abilities to grade level or above. Each identified student will be assigned a mentor/volunteer who will stay with that student through the end of third grade.
**Please click the link below to apply for this position. Only applications submitted through the My AmeriCorps Portal will be accepted. No emails or phone calls please. **
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=42380&fromSearch=true
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Wayne Metro Community Action Agency is seeking a Wayne Metro Home Ownership Program VISTA member.
AmeriCorps*VISTA members commit to a year of service at an organization. The *VISTA program is a Federal program and differs from AmeriCorps State programs. *VISTAs work full-time (40 hours per week) on a specific project and do not provide direct service. Instead, they fill roles such as volunteer recruitment, marketing/promotions, resource development, and program planning or program start-up.
A *VISTA’s Compensation is paid by CNCS and includes: a Living Stipend of $11,676 per year; Choice of a $5,550 Education Award or $1,500 End of Service Stipend; Health Care Benefits; Possible Child Care Assistance (depending on need); and Professional Development/Training. Host Sites for *VISTA members are asked to make a small contribution, called cost-share, to cover a portion of these expenses.
Applications will not be accepted after Monday, September 23, 2013 at 5pm. All applications must be submitted online through the AmeriCorps eGrants portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
Wayne Metro’s Homeownership Programs Associate, with the help of program staff, will build capacity for the Homeownership and related programs by improving the efficiency with which the agency provides financial education and asset development, especially concerning homeownership.
**Please click the link below to apply for this position. Only applications submitted through the My AmeriCorps Portal will be accepted. No emails or phone calls please. **
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=51992&fromSearch=true
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Wayne Metro Community Action Agency is seeking a Green Living Science Volunteer Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA member).
AmeriCorps*VISTA members commit to a year of service at an organization. The *VISTA program is a Federal program and differs from AmeriCorps State programs. *VISTAs work full-time (40 hours per week) on a specific project and do not provide direct service. Instead, they fill roles such as volunteer recruitment, marketing/promotions, resource development, and program planning or program start-up.
A *VISTA’s Compensation is paid by CNCS and includes: a Living Stipend of $11,676 per year; Choice of a $5,550 Education Award or $1,500 End of Service Stipend; Health Care Benefits; Possible Child Care Assistance (depending on need); and Professional Development/Training. Host Sites for *VISTA members are asked to make a small contribution, called cost-share, to cover a portion of these expenses.
Applications will not be accepted after Monday, September 23, 2013 at 5pm. All applications must be submitted online through the AmeriCorps eGrants portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
The Green Living Science Volunteer Outreach Coordinator will increase the number of students who receive environmental and engineering-based education in K-12 schools. By including the environmental framework, students will have a greater understanding as to how science and engineering is relevant to their own life.
**Please click the link below to apply for this position. Only applications submitted through the My AmeriCorps Portal will be accepted. No emails or phone calls please. **
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=46913&fromSearch=true
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Wayne Metro Community Action Agency is seeking a Wayne Metro Head Start Resource and Recruitment VISTA member.
AmeriCorps*VISTA members commit to a year of service at an organization. The *VISTA program is a Federal program and differs from AmeriCorps State programs. *VISTAs work full-time (40 hours per week) on a specific project and do not provide direct service. Instead, they fill roles such as volunteer recruitment, marketing/promotions, resource development, and program planning or program start-up.
A *VISTA’s Compensation is paid by CNCS and includes: a Living Stipend of $11,676 per year; Choice of a $5,550 Education Award or $1,500 End of Service Stipend; Health Care Benefits; Possible Child Care Assistance (depending on need); and Professional Development/Training. Host Sites for *VISTA members are asked to make a small contribution, called cost-share, to cover a portion of these expenses.
Applications will not be accepted after Monday, September 23, 2013 at 5pm. All applications must be submitted online through the AmeriCorps eGrants portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
Wayne Metro’s Head Start VISTA, with the support of Wayne Metro’s Program will build capacity for the Head Start Program by improving and expanding the Head Start Resource Guide for Head Start Families including emergency services, doctors, dentists, child care, help lines etc. He or she will facilitate relationships with new resources and periodically check in with already-established resourced in the current guide to ensure that they are still viable. He or she will also aid in recruitment efforts for the program. In addition, VISTA will assist in the coordination of parent workshops, family events and the engagement of program volunteers.
**Please click the link below to apply for this position. Only applications submitted through the My AmeriCorps Portal will be accepted. No emails or phone calls please. **
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=42447&fromSearch=true
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Washtenaw County Community & Economic Development Department is seeking an HMIS System Administrator.
Salary Range: $36,820 - $52,404
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Human Services Manager, this position performs professional level and responsible administrative, organizational, systems, budgetary, data and other analysis and staff support related to HMIS (Service Point) operations. Makes recommendations for action and assists in policy and procedure implementation.
Will work directly with ServicePoint end users providing training and technical assistance for the Washtenaw County HMIS grant. Will perform database maintenance, run and analyze data sets, and interpret data for community reports. May have programmatic responsibility. Performs related work as assigned.
For full position description and to apply, click the following: https://secure.ewashtenaw.org/hrjobs/AppViewPosting.do?postingId=12865
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Community & Home Supports, Inc. (Detroit) is currently hiring for a Housing Case Manager.
Job Summary: The Housing Case Manager provides services to homeless families and those at risk of homelessness necessary for them to maintain their current home or find new housing. The Case Manager is responsible for facilitating and developing the initial plan of service with the family, and in assisting the family in implementing the plan.
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Supervisor of Housing Services.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Housing Case Manager’s role is to help client families access those services and resources necessary to their housing success, based on the family needs and those of the individuals within the family. Such services may include:
Qualifications and Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent with the ability to obtain LBSW or equivalent.
Experience:
Reasoning Ability: Creativity, ability to interpret and apply complex federal and local level regulations, ability to negotiate outcomes.
Physical Demands:
This job is essentially a professional field position. Physical tasks are minimal. Adjusted hours and extensive scheduled and non-scheduled travel may be required in executing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Employees are expected to provide their own transportation. Maintenance of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance in compliance with State of Michigan requirements are all continuing conditions of employment. If using alternative forms of transportation, employee is responsible for ensuring that the alternative form of transportation complies with these directives.
While a good portion of work is conducted in the field, the Housing Case Manager is expected to be available in the office as necessary to complete other essential duties and responsibilities.
Training: Job specific training will be coordinated and/or provided by the Supervisor of Housing Services.
To apply, send current résumé, cover letter, and references as attachments by email or US Post to:
ATTN: Ms. Higgins
Community & Home Supports
2111 Woodward Ave., Ste. 608
Detroit, Michigan 48201
jhig...@chsinc.org (please reference position title only in the subject line)
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Avalon Housing, Inc. is looking for a talented and dedicated person with accounting or bookkeeping experience and a commitment to social justice to fill the role of Accounting Clerk. The Accounting Clerk will join the team with our two fulltime Finance staff members.
Responsibilities are primarily task oriented and include daily data entry and processing.
The Accounting Clerk reports to the Finance Director, and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Given our reliance on various software systems, a high level of aptitude with computers and technology is required for a candidate to be successful. Avalon is a multi-subsidiary environment, and a well qualified candidate will have experience will allocating costs across multiple properties and accounts.
Core Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Desired Qualifications & Experience
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision options. Optional 403(b), Short and Long term disability plans and life insurance. Generous vacation and holidays, including sick time and personal days.
Reports to: Director of Finance. This position and office is based in Ann Arbor, MI.
Start Date: October 2013
Status: Full-time with benefits
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and references by 5pm Friday October 4th to:
Or mail to:
Avalon Housing, Inc.
Attn: Personnel
1327 Jones Drive, Suite 102
Ann Arbor MI 48105
Please, NO phone calls.
Avalon Housing is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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