Resident Initiatives Coordinator; Local Government - York Housing Authority

Position Overview

Do you want to help create community and connection as part of a team that is dedicated to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities to individuals and families with limited incomes? Achieve your goals and make a lasting difference as a Resident Initiatives Coordinator with the York City Housing Authority (YHA). In this role, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination, further development, and implementation of resident initiatives and programming for residents in assigned assisted housing units and areas.

• Plan, organize, and implement programs and activities to help foster residents' skills and self‑sufficiency and connect them with community resources.
• Develop and organize activities that enhance residents' skills in human relations, self‑sufficiency, and community engagement.
• Promote YHA and non‑YHA sponsored activities within the community to provide residents with opportunities for participation.
• Connect residents with relevant resources and services within the community, supporting collaboration between public and private local community service organizations and resident associations.
• Assist residents in forming or strengthening resident organizations, helping resident groups with activities and community issues, and supporting development of informal support networks.
• Create and distribute newsletters to inform residents about upcoming programs and events.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Occasional meetings outside of work hours. Flex hours allowed.
• No telework option.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• Minimum one year of experience in public or private human relations or counseling work, and a bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences or in education; or
• Any combination of experience or training which provided the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement. (See Residency Guidelines for details.)
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information; otherwise your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.