Program Coordinator at OUR JUST FUTURE

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

62498.09

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Supervision, HUD Regulations Compliance, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Assertive Engagement, Crisis Intervention, Housing Navigation, Resource Coordination, Microsoft Suite, Coordinated Access, Program Monitoring, Community Networking, Staff Coaching, Data Quality Monitoring, Bilingual Communication, Participant-Centered Service

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

What is the position? HUD Program Coordinator Full-time or part-time? Full-time (40 hrs./wk.), generally Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, occasional evening and weekend work required What’s the pay? $52,627.63-$62,498.09, depending on experience Where will I be working? This position offers a hybrid work benefit and the primary in-office location will be at our main Gateway office in Portland Do you offer benefits? We have a generous benefits package – see below for details What’s the position all about? As the HUD Program Coordinator, you'll help ensure Our Just Future's HUD-funded housing programs operate smoothly, remain compliant, and provide high-quality, participant-centered services. You'll partner closely with the Community Programs Manager to support staff, strengthen program operations, monitor compliance, and promote best practices rooted in Assertive Engagement and Trauma-Informed Care. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys coaching others, solving problems, and improving systems while staying connected to the people we serve. You'll supervise a small team, serve as a resource on HUD regulations and program requirements, coordinate training, monitor program quality, and help staff navigate complex participant situations. You'll also provide direct participant support when needed and represent Our Just Future in the community. If you're someone who enjoys balancing leadership, collaboration, compliance, and direct service in a mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you. What will I be expected to do? * Supervise, coach, mentor, and support a team of up to three Family Advocates, interns, temporary employees, or volunteers. * Help recruit, interview, onboard, train, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based team culture. * Ensure HUD-funded housing programs operate in compliance with funding requirements, agency policies, and program standards. * Serve as a resource for staff by providing guidance on HUD regulations, Coordinated Access, housing placement, Assertive Engagement, and Trauma-Informed Care. * Conduct file reviews, monitor documentation, support data quality, and collaborate with the Quality Assurance & Analysis team to ensure compliance and accurate reporting. * Track client assistance and rental assistance spending while supporting program monitoring and continuous improvement efforts. * Partner with the Community Programs Manager to strengthen program operations, support staff success, facilitate HUD meetings, and provide operational leadership during periods of supervisor absence. * Build relationships with housing providers, behavioral health agencies, funders, Coordinated Access partners, and other community organizations to improve participant access to housing and supportive services. * Provide case management, housing search and placement, crisis intervention, and resource coordination when program capacity requires. * Represent Our Just Future at Continuum of Care meetings, Coordinated Access meetings, HUD trainings, conferences, and community partnerships. What can I bring to the table? We recognize that people gain skills through many different paths. Candidates who meet most of the qualifications are encouraged to apply. * At least one year as a lead or two years direct service for a HUD RRH or PSH Housing Program. * Two years or more providing case management. * Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field preferred but not required. * Experience with crisis intervention, community networking and resource development. * Knowledge of HUD regulations, Coordinated Access, housing navigation, and participant-centered service delivery. * Experience delivering services using Assertive Engagement techniques (strength-based services, motivational interviewing, assertive outreach). * General computer and word processing skills (Microsoft Suite) and willingness to learn other computer/data entry skills. * Bilingual preferred but not required. So, about that generous benefits package … We’re here to support our employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance by providing: * Free (employer-paid premiums) for employee health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with our base HMO plan and deductible reimbursement starting the first of the month 30 days after your start date. * Flexible spending accounts for health and for dependent care. * Free (employer-paid premiums) for short-term and long-term disability insurance, and basic life insurance. * Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement plan with a 2% employer match after three months of employment. * Generous paid time off (PTO), 13 paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday. * A six-week paid sabbatical after every seven years of consecutive employment with Our Just Future. * Access to an employee assistance program. Want to help make a difference? Our Just Future (OJF) counters the forces that keep people and communities in poverty by building relationships and assets that create opportunity today and for future generations. We partner with people and communities impacted by poverty so they can achieve long-term housing and economic security. We invest in affordable housing and community assets that contribute to strong, inclusive neighborhoods. We advocate with our community for policies and investments that expand housing and economic opportunity, eliminate wealth inequality and end poverty. East Portland/East Multnomah County, Oregon is our home and the heart of our investments, advocacy and programs. Our Just Future envisions vibrant, healthy neighborhoods where all people can share the security, hopes, and advantages of a thriving, supportive community. Our Just Future operates as a nimble, financially strong organization driven by our passion, strategic goals and guiding principles [https://humansolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Guiding-Principles-for-Human-Solutions-2018.pdf]. Diversity, inclusion and equity [https://humansolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Human-Solutions-Commitment-to-Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion-2018.pdf] are fundamental values for Our Just Future’s, both internally and externally. OJF has an Anti-Oppression Diversity Committee, which serves as a sounding board for new internal policies and procedures to make sure that we’re taking into account diversity and inclusion. It also helps with diversity-related projects, such as coordinating staff diversity trainings and providing ongoing input into our equity work. Our Just Future is working to end homelessness and poverty in our community because every one of us deserves a safe place to call home.

Responsibilities

The HUD Program Coordinator supervises a team of advocates to ensure HUD-funded housing programs remain compliant and provide high-quality, participant-centered services. Responsibilities include monitoring program quality, conducting file reviews, and building relationships with community housing providers and behavioral health agencies.