Community and Youth Program Coordinator

Avalon Housing • Ann Arbor, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Avalon Housing is a nonprofit supportive housing provider whose mission is to build healthy, safe, and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. The Community and Youth Coordinator (CYC) manages community programming at community centers located at Avalon properties and provides support, activities, and resources to Avalon families. The coordinator works with partners to offer trauma-informed, age-appropriate programs for youth and teens, and serves as a caring, supportive adult whom youth can approach outside their immediate family. The role also collaborates with Avalon staff to assess youth and family needs and plan community-center programming and engagement.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional work outside normal business hours as program needs require. Starting pay is $47,511. The position reports to the Community Building Team Lead.

Requirements

• At least one year of human-services experience working with people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, chronic health issues, and/or addiction disorders.
• At least one year of experience working with children and youth using positive youth development principles or other evidence-based developmental frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required by program needs.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a nonjudgmental manner.
• Interest and experience working with individuals who are difficult to engage in traditional programs, and ability to engage people at their current stage of change.
• Experience engaging individuals at their current stage of change and applying harm-reduction principles.
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to sit for long periods, drive a vehicle with passengers, communicate by talking and hearing, lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, and operate computer hardware systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral science preferred.
• Experience with or working knowledge of community organizing.
• Serve Safe, Adult, Infant, and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications; these may be completed upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Engage tenants and families through creative strategies that build trust and confidence.
• Coordinate, initiate, and facilitate on-site activities, mutual-aid support groups, outings, community meetings, events, and meals.
• Identify new partnerships and collaborate with existing youth-program partners, including Ann Arbor Public Schools and local youth-serving organizations.
• Lead a weekly food pantry and support agency food pantries as needed.
• Ensure the Community Center is welcoming, accessible, and well-organized.
• Provide crisis intervention and head-of-household or child intervention as needed.
• Advocate for tenants, provide referrals, and connect them with external community resources.
• Meet documentation requirements based on program needs.
• Provide oversight of volunteers for site-based events and activities.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and regular supervisor check-ins.
• Work flexible hours and attend events outside normal business hours as required.
• Collaborate with Avalon staff to assess youth and family needs and plan community-center programming and engagement.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes three weeks of vacation, additional sick and personal time, and additional paid days off allowing at least one paid day off per month.
• Full-time employees may select from three medical insurance plans, including coverage options for themselves and family.
• Dental and vision insurance with no per-payroll premium contribution.
• Life insurance and short-term disability coverage for employees working 16 or more hours per week, with premiums fully covered by Avalon.
• 403(b) retirement plan through Vanguard, available to all employees.
• Additional listed benefits include AD&D coverage, generous vacation and additional holidays, Employee Assistance, and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed