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Reports To:                 Senior Housing Manager & Senior Community Development Manager

FLSA Status:               Full time – Hourly

Compensation Range:  $65,000 – $70,000

How to Apply: Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please submit your resume (and cover letter-optional). Only complete applications will be considered.

SCIDpda Mission: Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), a 50-year-old community development organization, serves one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. Its mission is to preserve, promote, and develop the Chinatown International District (CID) as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood. SCIDpda has been recognized locally and nationally for its innovation in three program areas: property operations, real estate development, and community economic development and engagement.  SCIDpda currently has 50 culturally competent staff, many whom speak a language other than English, which enables them to interact with our community.  Our staff have a deep love for the Chinatown International District, and understand the importance of our organization in serving the district.

General Nature & Scope:  The Resident Support Coordinator (RSC) reports to the Senior Community Development Manager (20%) and Senior Housing Manager (80%) and is part of the Property Management Team.  The RSC will work with Community Initiatives staff to support SCIDpda’s neighborhood-wide activities.  A majority of the RSC’s time will be spent working with the housing team to ensure the needs of SCIDpda residents are being served.  The role ensures that our properties are a platform to meet our mission and values through community building, behavioral health supports, and meeting basic needs.

Essential Duties:

1. Behavioral Health & Property Management Supports
   • Identify and coordinate case management elements that will be provided by case managers from outside provider organizations.
   • Intervene in crises and assist with building rule enforcement and lease compliance as necessary.
   • Provide information and referral services to residents as needed.
   • Provide education and support for residents to ensure success as leaseholders.
   • In collaboration with residents, building manager, and their treatment team, develop and track the progress of a housing stability plan.
   • Assist with unit inspection preparation in collaboration with the treatment team.
   • Regularly review and modify participating resident’s housing stability plan to address housing retention barriers, and report progress to appropriate property management staff.
   • Assist with accessing supports to assist with housing stability.
   • Assist with facilitating communication between building managers and residents.
   • Document resident interactions appropriately.
   • Advocate for residents’ access to community resources and services, ensuring that residents’ needs are met and rights maintained; consult and collaborate with external community providers to ensure continuity of care.

2. Community/Neighborhood-wide Initiatives
   • Support outreach and engagement efforts to residents in conjunction with CI Staff
   • Elevate resident livability issues (ex. transportation, education, walkability) to CI staff and work with staff to troubleshoot solutions

3. Community Building, SCIDpda Resident Engagement, Basic Needs Coordination
   • Facilitate engagement of residents through creative, resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence.
   • Assist building manager to plan and implement community building events and activities at SCIDpda Buildings
   • Assist in the creation, distribution, and completion of the Annual Residents Survey
   • Assist housing team in understanding and responding to the needs of families with Seattle Public School students living in SCIDpda housing.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated history of leadership both formal and informal, and across teams.
• Experience with working with adults who have experienced behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse issues.
• Experience working with adults who have experienced homelessness.
• Experience working with individuals with limited English proficiency.
• Experience working with immigrant and refugee populations
• Knowledge of City of Seattle/regional behavioral health resources and how to obtain them.
• Experience using systems to organize, prioritize, and keep track of information and/or work in progress; maintains accurate and complete electronic and manual records; exhibits attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to analyzes problems, identify alternative solutions, and implements recommendations; demonstrate critical, creative, and reflective thinking.
• Mental Health Professional status desirable, but not required.
• Ability to shift focus as necessary, manage multiple priorities, and be flexible.
• Proficiency in Windows-based computer programs (Microsoft Office); Yardi proficiency desirable.

Education & Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Area of study in social work and behavioral health highly desirable, work experience may be substituted for field of study.

Licenses or Certificates:  none

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:  The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a business office environment to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work is performed in an office environment with a low noise volume.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk, sit and use a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Position may require occasional travel between residential buildings within the Chinatown-International District

Benefits (according to working hours):

• Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Group Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO Package
• Cell phone stipend
• FSA
• Bonus
• Flexible Working Schedule, Hybrid Opportunity

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the general scope of responsibility.  It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

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The Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), a 50-year-old community development organization, serves one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. Its mission is to preserve, promote, and develop the Chinatown International District (CID) as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood. SCIDpda has been recognized locally and nationally for its innovation in three program areas: property operations, real estate development, and community economic development and engagement.  SCIDpda currently has 50 culturally competent staff, many whom speak a language other than English, which enables them to interact with our community.  Our staff have a deep love for the Chinatown International District, and understand the importance of our organization in serving the district.

Reports to:         Director of Real Estate

FLSA Status:        Exempt, regular full time

Salary range:      70K to 75K per year

General Nature & Scope

The Real Estate Development Associate reports to the Director of Real Estate. SCIDpda seeks an Associate to support the Real Estate Development team on multiple community development projects in all aspects of project development from feasibility analysis, acquisition, pre-development, funding applications, legal due diligence, project team selection, loan closings, documentation management, construction management, lease-up support, project close-out, and other relevant tasks requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Feasibility and Funding Source Development
  • Assists in acquisition of properties from purchase agreement to acquisition closing;
  • Provides research and support to developers for project budgets;
  • Assists in preparing clear and effective drafts of private and public funding applications;
  • Participates in and coordinates selection of architect, general contractor, and other consultants;
  • Assists in researching and coordinating information required for construction-related documents, including permits and utility applications;
  • Supports in the building design process with architects, including sustainability requirements (e.g. Evergreen Sustainable Design Standard);
  • Assists with financial closings of construction and permanent loans, including assembling required materials for funders;
  • Completes archiving of project files, with clear file organization and structure;
  • Communicates tasks and deadlines regularly to funders, internal organizational teams, and other project stakeholders.

• Construction Management, Lease Up, and Close Out
  • Supports the department in assembling monthly funding disbursement requests to funders during construction, including organizing invoices and updating project budgets;
  • Participates in regular construction meetings to help ensure flow of communication throughout the construction process;
  • Maintain accurate and functional filing system for all construction process documents including draws, change orders, meeting minutes, etc.;
  • Supports Property Operations and Marketing/Leasing Teams with (pre)leasing activities;
  • Assists in tracking and submitting required documentation for capital contributions, retention releases, and permanent loan conversion.

• External and Internal Development
  • Supports team development activities to improve SCIDpda performance and environment;
  • Understands and supports SCIDpda’s mission, goals, and values;
  • Shows willingness to take on additional projects and tasks as needed;
  • Demonstrates a commitment to development within a “community context.”

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Preferred (but not required) Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• BA degree, certificate or related work experience in finance, construction management, public administration, planning, architecture, real estate, or related field (related work experience may be substituted);
• Desire to learn and grow in affordable housing/community development;
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated ability working as a team member;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Experience working collaboratively in diverse groups;
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the organization;
• Knowledge of governmental regulations, practices and reporting requirements related to affordable housing, community development, or related fields;
• Familiarity with/connection to Seattle neighborhoods;
• Candidates with experience living in affordable housing or who identify with disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:  The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a business office environment to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work is generally performed in an office environment with a low noise volume with occasional visits to active construction sites,
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk, sit and use a computer keyboard and monitor
• Hybrid work structure – working 2 to 3 days a week in the office and the remainder from home
• Position requires local travel and occasional regional travel

Benefits (according to working hours):

• Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Group Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO Package
• Cell phone stipend (Optional)
• FSA
• Bonus
• Flexible Working Schedule, Hybrid Opportunity

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility.  It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences o relieve other employees, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload as needed.

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Reports To: Senior Housing Manager

FSLA Status: Exempt; Full-time

Compensation Range: $70,000 to $75,000 per year

How to Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your resume (and cover letter-optional). Only complete applications will be considered.

SCIDpda Mission: Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), a 50-year-old community development organization, serves one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. Its mission is to preserve, promote, and develop the Chinatown International District (CID) as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood. SCIDpda has been recognized locally and nationally for its innovation in three program areas: property operations, real estate development, and community economic development and engagement.  SCIDpda currently has 50 culturally competent staff, many whom speak a language other than English, which enables them to interact with our community.  Our staff have a deep love for the Chinatown International District and understand the importance of our organization in serving the district.

General Nature & Scope: The Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation & Development Authority (SCIDpda) is seeking Housing Operations Manager: Compliance.  This position will be responsible for all compliance aspects of the housing (80%) and provide input and back up coverage for general housing operations (20%).

General Nature & Scope: This position will ensure properties are in strict compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by SCIDpda and other funding/regulatory bodies.

Essential Duties: Example: Include the following:

Compliance

• Review and approve tenant files (Move In, Annual Reviews) to ensure completion and compliance requirements are met
• Coordinate submissions of tenant files to 3^rd party review organizations and funders as needed.
• Coordinate and/or perform staff training to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Update and/or create forms and policies to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Coordinate implementation of wait list and tenant selection plan policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory compliance
• Ensure that the rents allowed under the regulatory programs are being achieved
• Coordinate SHA Project-based Section 8 contract renewals
• WBARS reporting and response
• Coordinate Yardi updates for new rent and utility allowance amounts upon publication/update with the assistance of the Housing Specialist
• Monitor and apply applicable tax credit and funder percentage requirements
• Maintain/monitor tenant files with the assistance Building Managers and Assistant Building Manager
• HUD Compliance for select properties – 3 properties with 61 units
• HAP contract renewals including AFHMP and Rent Comparability Studies as needed
• MOR coordination and response
• TRACS monthly billing through Yardi
• New applications as needed
• Process Tenant certifications: Move In, Annual Review, Interim Certifications and Gross Rent Changes
• Manage HOTMA required changes, i.e. new leases for all existing tenants
• Manage Waitlists

Policy

• Develop consistent housing processes with and for property operations staff
• Assist with creation and implementation of property operation policy and procedure manual

Department Administration and Management

• Train Building Managers, Assistant Building Managers and Housing Specialist in order to create back up
• Work with Senior Housing Manager to ensure that operations staff having the training and skills to be successful at their jobs
• Work with Senior Housing Manager and Housing Specialist to create a robust administrative team
• Assist with the development of Property Operations budgets as needed
• Perform other department duties/tasks as needed
• Work with Building Managers and Housing Specialist to maintain updated management plans for each property, with annual property plans as needed.

Requirements:

• BA with some additional course work or experience in Administration and/or Property Management and affordable May be substituted with additional experience
• Minimum 2 years in Multifamily housing programs to include: Knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Law, HUD, WSHFC Tax Credit occupancy and compliance regulations and experience in property management preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge of and experience in Tax Credit, HUD, and Section 8 regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Affordable Property Management/Operations preferred
• Knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Law preferred
• Experience working with low-income, communities of color and diverse populations
• Experience with Yardi Voyager and Rent Cafe or similar programs
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Spectrum Certified Credit Compliance Professional (CP3) or equivalent certifications

Licenses or Certificates:  none required

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a business office environment to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with a low to medium noise volume. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk, sit, and use a computer keyboard and monitor.

Benefits (according to working hours):

• Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Group Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO Package
• Cell phone stipend (Optional)
• FSA
• Bonus
• Flexible Working Schedule, Hybrid Opportunity

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the general scope of responsibility.  It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.