Rental Assistance Coordinator

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the housing sector? Join NeighborImpact as a Rental Assistance Coordinator and help provide crucial support to individuals and families in need. Supervise a dedicated team, collaborate with community partners, and ensure efficient program operations. Apply now and be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference in our community!

Location: Bend

Compensation: $30.69/hour (plus $0.50/hour for bilingual Spanish)  

Hours: Regular full-time, exempt (40 hours/week)

Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%), almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually, and separate sick leave accrual

Deadline: Open until filled

NeighborImpact Housing Overview

NeighborImpact's Housing program offers crucial assistance to individuals and families in need within Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The program can provide eviction prevention and deposit assistance, prioritizing applications based on need rather than a first-come, first-served basis.

We value the respect and dignity of all. We aim to create a space that is physically and emotionally safe for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Rental Assistance Coordinator is responsible for supervising and supporting the rental assistance team and providing support to the Housing department. This role includes overseeing and supporting program participants, collaborating with community partners and property owners, and ensuring the efficient coordination of the Rental Assistance program. Key responsibilities involve monitoring case files for accuracy and completeness, supervising team members, and adapting and directing policies and procedures for effective program operations. Additionally, this role ensures effective application tracking and handling, client communications, and some funding responsibilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in social services or related field required 

1. Or in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree in related field and at least 4 years of experience in social services or related field

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience required
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills required
• This position is occasionally rated as active and may require the individual to lift up to 30 pounds, occasionally kneeling, stooping and bending may be required
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

1. Valid driver's license 
2. Proof of current auto insurance
3. Access to reliable transportation
4. Satisfactory criminal background check 

• Required within 90 days of hire and then throughout employment:

1. Acquire First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
2. Complete Bloodborne pathogens and Naloxone Training

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of federal and state housing programs preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred