Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company car
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Home office stipend
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Job description:
Position: Traveling Safe & Healthy Homes Coordinator
Location: 240 Cadwell Drive, Springfield, MA 01104
Reports to: Manager of HRSN-Healthy Homes Program
Standard Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4
About Revitalize CDC: Since Revitalize CDC’s inception in 1992, the organization has completed almost 1,500 homes with the help of 10,000 volunteers investing $42 Million into Western Massachusetts. Revitalize CDC focuses on making meaningful improvements on homes to help reduce energy use, save money, and create a safe, healthy and sustainable living environment for residents. We offer a rewarding environment for individuals interested in public health, housing, environmental justice, policy and green careers.
Our Mission:
“Revitalizing homes, neighborhoods and lives through preservation, education and community involvement.”
We believe in a safe, healthy and energy-efficient home for everyone and perform critical repairs, modifications and rehabilitation on the homes and non-profit facilities of low-income families with children, military veterans, the elderly and people with disabilities.
Position Description:
The Healthy Homes Coordinator will work directly with clients to assist in coordinating all aspects of the HRSN (Health Related Social Needs)-Healthy Homes Program. These clients are renters or homeowners in need of a healthy home assessment, a “prescription” of supplies such as HEPA Vacuums, air purifiers, etc., and coordination of home repairs. This position is a hybrid remote/in office/on site position. This position specifically provides healthy home assessments mainly in the greater Boston area, however it does require state wide travel and occasional in person work at our main office in Springfield, MA. Healthy home assessments require work in clients’ homes, recommending supplies, remediations, and lifestyle changes based on healthy home principles (clean, dry, mold-free, pest free, free of hazards, etc).
Position Tasks:
Perform approximately 5-10 home visits per week to conduct in-home environmental assessments.
Coordinate necessary home repairs, including obtaining job estimates, scheduling contractors, ensuring project thoroughness and completion
Maintain client management records to track the scope of work and program status via spreadsheets and client database
Ensure clients remain eligible for HRSN services throughout the duration of the program
Complete administrative activities such as submitting invoices, ordering supplies, and responding to community partners in a timely manner
Report data in compliance with standards and regulations and assist management in regular program reporting
Assist in volunteer projects as needed, including coordinating construction materials and oversee workday logistics
Participate in weekly and other team meetings as appropriate
Regularly update and enhance RCDC’s program activities on healthy homes, energy efficiency and other home-based environmental health issues using the most up to date environmental research and knowledge
Support broad mission and policy efforts and initiatives of RCDC; other duties as assigned related to organizational mission.
Qualifications
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data collection, capture and tracking methods.
1-3 Years experience in client centered work, nonprofit, or related industry
Willingness to be flexible, adaptable and work as a team with clients, volunteers and staff.
This position requires frequent sitting, standing, traveling, walking, talking or listening and driving. It also requires frequent climbing of stairs and/or ladders, crawling, squatting, kneeling or bending. Ability to deal with physically demanding requirements including lifting a minimum of 30 pounds without assistance.
Ability to organize and maintain appropriate records and documentation.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to think creatively with excellent problem-solving skills
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and complex needs including health and housing issues
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings or weekends depending on the organization’s needs
Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding work environment
Willingness to adapt to different work environments and represent the organization in a professional manner
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university desired;
Spanish language proficiency desired;
Knowledge of safety and health issues such as VOCs and how to mitigate mold/mildew/allergens, etc.;
Knowledge of building codes (local, state and federal) including inherent problems associated with older and multi-family homes, including safety and health factors;
Specific Requirements
This position will be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. The incumbent maintain access to a motor vehicle and possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Massachusetts. This position requires Flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine and booster.
AA/EOE/ADA
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Criminal Offender Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and driving record check.
Revitalize Community Development Corporation is a Drug and Smoke Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Flexible work from home options available.