Community and Youth Program Coordinator

*HIRING BONUS: $750!* At Avalon, housing is a basic human right. We envision a community in which all of our neighbors have a home and an opportunity to thrive. We build supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing (that we build) paired with services, like case management. We don't just help people find housing. Our property managers and support coordinators help people stay in their homes. This is not easy work, but as one of our tenants says: "Avalon will get in the trenches with you." Avalon staff work together to build and support Avalon's tenant community and create a safe and healthy living environment. They encourage tenant leadership and participation in the organization and help tenants develop informal peer support networks. The Community and Youth Coordinator (CYC) manages community programming at Avalon community center(s) located at a number of Avalon properties. They provide support, activities and resources to Avalon families. The CYC works with various partners to offer trauma-informed, age-appropriate programs to Avalon youth and teens. The CYC is also a caring, supportive adult that youths can turn to outside of their immediate family should the need arise. Community and Youth Coordinators also collaborate with other Avalon staff to assess youth and family needs and to plan community center programming and engagement. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some of the key benefits that Avalon staff receive: Paid Time Off Paid time off includes three weeks of vacation time plus additional sick and personal time allowances. There is also an extra paid holiday every month! Medical Full-time employees can choose from three different medical insurance plans with dental, vision, and prescription coverage, including an option with no per-payroll premium contribution, even for families! Your personal annual deductible is capped at $1,000. Life and Disability Plans All staff working more than 16 hours per week are given Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability plans, with Avalon covering the premium cost. 403(b) Retirement Plan Avalon sponsors a 403(b) retirement plan through Vanguard, available to all employees. Core Responsibilities include: Engage tenants and their families through creative, resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence Coordinate, initiate and assist in facilitation and promotion of on-site activities, mutual aid support groups, outings, and community meetings/events/meals Identify new partnerships and collaborate with current youth program partners, including Ann Arbor Public Schools, CLR Academy, Youth Arts Alliance, Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation, and U of M/EMU Schools of Social Work Respond to tenant complaints Manage and support food pantry Ensure Community Center is accessible to tenants and has everything it needs to run smoothly Provide crisis intervention and head of household (parent)/child intervention as needed Advocate with external community resources; provide referrals as needed Meet documentation requirements as dictated by program needs Provide oversight for tenant and volunteer-based supports that coordinates community participation Team Role and Collaboration Attend weekly team meetings Attend regular meetings with Supervisor for goal planning and review of progress This position may require occasional work outside of normal business hours (M-F 9:00-5:00) Desired Qualifications At least one year's experience in human services working people who are homeless, with mental illness, chronic health issues, and/or addiction disorders or similar populations Safe Serve, Adult, Infant and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications (can be completed upon hiring) Desired Skills and Abilities BA degree in social or behavioral science preferred Experience with or working knowledge of community organizing Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in need Interest and experience in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and refer to traditional programs; ability to engage with individuals in their current stage of change. Experience with or acceptance of harm reduction principles Ability to work flexible hours as required by programs and staffing needs Avalon Housing is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental way. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, drive a vehicle with passengers, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. A valid Michigan Chauffeur license and reliable transportation is required. Job Title: Community and Youth Coordinator Reports to: Community Building Lead Location: This position and office is based in Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Status: Full time position, salaried(40 hours per week) Starting Wage: $45,000 Benefits including excellent health insurance options, dental & vision, 403(b), generous vacation and additional holidays, Life / AD&D / Short and Long-term Disability plans, Employee Assistance & Wellness programs Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, people who identify as transgender or non-binary, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories unless and until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon may exclude someone based on criminal history if it determines the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position.