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Manager of Family Services

Habitat for Humanity of East King County has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Manager of Family Services. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Family Services is responsible for implementing policies, procedures and programs that maximize the opportunity for successful home ownership for future applicants, newly selected homebuyers, and existing Habitat homeowners, as well as expanding Habitat for Humanity of East King County’s mission through diverse community engagement activities and outreach initiatives.

In addition, this position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the Family Selection committee to promote homeownership opportunity through required advertising, orientation and application process.
• Recruit volunteers for all phases of the selection, as well as recruit and develop key volunteers into committee leadership positions.
• Maintain required documentation of applications and acceptances in a Family Personnel.
• File and ensure all Fair Housing and Equal Credit Opportunity laws are strictly adhered to.
• Recruit Family Advocates, train and develop volunteers, and ensure communication with committee is consistent and clear.
• Liaise with Homeowners Associations (HOA) and property managers, promote educational opportunities for HOA board officers, and provide subject matter expertise to new homeowners who are unfamiliar with communal living rules and regulations.
• Monitor “sweat equity” by logging hours and setting benchmarks.
• Consult with the Construction Staff concerning homeowner issues, as well as scheduling and participating in pre- and post-occupancy home inspections.
• Work closely with Finance Director to resolve mortgage delinquencies, create new HOA budgets, and prepare homebuyers for closing escrow.
• Collaborate with Construction Manager to determine family selection and occupancy timelines, as well as scheduling of non new-construction projects.
• Other duties as assigned: all Habitat for Humanity of East King County job descriptions underscore the team approach needed to be successful.

Qualifications: BA in Social Work, or comparable work experience. Preferred candidate has five or more years of experience in a non-profit setting, working directly with low-income or vulnerable populations. Candidate must be familiar with affordable housing and poverty issues, especially in King County. Strong communication and presentation skills required. Candidate must have the ability to lead and manage volunteers and enjoy working in a grassroots organization. Work week is Monday to Friday, with occasional meetings and events on weekends and evenings.

If you work history matches the aforementioned specifications, we want to meet you.
Please send confidential resume to: families@habitatekc.org.

Habitat for Humanity of East King County is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and will provide such opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.