Healthy Homes Production Coordinator

Overview
The Healthy Homes Production Grant Program Coordinator serves as a program manager facilitating the implementation and management of the Healthy Homes Production Grant program. The Program Manager will ensure the program's success by managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders. This role involves activities related to housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, and the mitigation of health hazards such as radon, lead, and other allergens.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration
• Maintain regular communication with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Community Development Director regarding program progress and challenges.
• Provide required data to the Community Development Director.
• Participate in regularly scheduled management meetings.
• Partner with the accountant to maintain timely and accurate financial processes.
• Act as an intermediary between contractors, inspectors, consumers, and DRR staff.

Financial Management

• Adhere to the approved budget and request revisions as needed.
• Manage contractor payments, including submitting documentation and payment requests.

Program Management

• Oversee and manage grant activities, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Follow federal rules for hiring qualified contractors or sub-recipients through a competitive process; verify licenses, insurance, and required documentation.
• Verify eligibility of program applicants.
• Prepare and manage environmental review documentation for HUD or a Responsible Entity.
• Adhere to bid awarding policies.
• Prepare and execute project-related documents.
• Schedule contractors, tradesmen, home visits, and inspectors.
• Arrange temporary relocation for consumers as needed.
• Provide guidance on radon, lead, allergens, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Train staff and contractors on safe work practices, hazard mitigation, and program requirements.
• Deliver HUD-approved training for those involved in housing renovation, rehabilitation, and hazard control.
• Conduct targeted outreach and education to promote program participation and protect vulnerable populations from housing-related health hazards.

Reporting

• Maintain accurate program data, project records, and consumer service records.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on program progress, outcomes, and financial status to grant funders and Disability Rights and Resources.

Required Travel

• Travel to project sites, stakeholder meetings, and public education and outreach
• One-time OLHCHH New Grantee Orientation (Washington, DC area)
• Annual Program Manager School (locations vary

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Project management experience
• Experience in housing code, housing rehabilitation, lead hazard control (if working in pre-1978 housing), or other related work
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• 3 years’ experience in program coordination, grant management, or a related role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Occupational Health & Safety, Project Management, Public Health, or Construction Science preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person