Geared toward candidates with community development experience and a customer service orientation comfortable with delivering educational and wellness programs in Oakland, California.
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About MidPen
At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.
We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22,800 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.
Property Name: Foon Lok East
Property Type: Family, Supportive
Services Coordinator II
The Services Coordinator II plays a vital role in delivering and engaging partners to deliver educational, health and wellness, and asset-building programming for residents of MidPen properties. The Services Coordinator II provides access to and delivers programs such as: After School Program, Summer Program, Academic Support and College Readiness Assistance, ESL Program, Health and Education Workshops, Food Security Programs, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Economic Empowerment Program, Workforce Development, Rental Assistance, and Lease Education. This position also leads outreach efforts and plans community events/interactions which builds trust and engagement.
Responsibilities:
Program Efficacy & Efficiency
Delivers onsite programs, ensures implementation of programs at assigned locations to meet agreed internal standards and objectives and applicable regulatory expectations
Conducts door-to-door, phone, e-mail outreach and other marketing strategies to make residents aware of services offered
Partnership Management
Familiar with Services’ partnership goals and selection criteria; actively engages and promotes property-level partners to support these goals/criteria and communicates with supervisor where improvements may be needed
Customer Service
Provides individualized support and service coordination for residents e.g., referral and/or enrollment support to specialized programs
Offer exemplary customer service and responsiveness to residents
Data-driven Decision-making
Maintain accurate property-level records and files (including but not limited to entering data and tracking all service activities on a daily/weekly/monthly basis)
Effective Team Building
Models’ leadership at all levels and a can-do attitude with other team members
Cultivates collaborative relationships with Property Management and other colleagues
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
B.A. or B.S. in Education, Social Work, Sociology, Gerontology, or related field and 1 year of experience and/or training in community development, social services, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience working in any of the following related areas required:
Families, adults and youth in a diverse population
Youth (5-12 age range) in a classroom or after school setting
Older adults/elderly support and/or service to those with acute health conditions
Experience supporting program and service implementation and coordination
Experience collaborating with local service providers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong customer service orientation with excellent relationship‑building and conflict‑resolution skills
Effective judgment, discretion, troubleshooting, and creative problem‑solving when supporting residents
Commitment to working with underserved populations and to continuous learning in social services
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to navigate language barriers using translation tools
Proficient with Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Zoom, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, frequently sitting
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds
Working Conditions
Must be available to work 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday; a minimum of one but up to two or more evening(s) until 7:00 PM, and occasional weekends required
Ability to travel between properties
Pay Range
$34.69 - $36.38 Hourly - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications
Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)
Health Insurance
Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Investment
Employee Education Reimbursement Program
Paid Parental Leave
FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
EAP Program
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Wellness Days
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.